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Cleaner / Deputy Caretaker (School Setting)

£13.5 per hour
Part-time
Cleaner / Deputy Caretaker (School Setting)
Location: Handsworth, Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to 6:30pm (20 hours per week)
Start Date: Immediate Start Available – Long Term position
Salary: £13.50ph

About the Role
We are currently seeking a reliable and proactive Cleaner / Deputy Caretaker to join a friendly school in the Handsworth area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong cleaning and maintenance skills who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, pupils, and visitors.
Working alongside the Site Manager/Caretaker, you will support the day-to-day upkeep of the school premises and grounds and will be responsible for locking up each day.  This role will initially start as a temporary position with the opportunity of a permanent position for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities
  • Cleaning of all school areas & dealing with accidents during shift
    • Carrying out general maintenance tasks around the school
    • Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well-maintained
    • Assisting with health and safety checks
    • Supporting with setting up rooms and equipment for school events and activities
    • Opening, locking, and securing areas of the school as required
    • Reporting maintenance issues and assisting with routine inspections
Requirements
  • Previous cleaning &  caretaking, or facilities experience
    • Good practical skills, eye for detail and the ability to carry out minor repairs
    • Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
    • Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
    • Good communication skills
    • Ability to work in a school environment and support a positive atmosphere
Safeguarding
As this role is based within a school, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced safeguarding and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in line with safer recruitment practices.
Apply Today
If you are a practical, dependable individual with maintenance experience and are available to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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