School Caretaker

Job Title: School Caretaker

Location: Oldham, OL9 Salary: £16.00–£16.61 per hour, depending on experience Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Monday–Friday Shift: Split Shift – 6:40am–11:30am and 3:00pm–6:00pm

About the Role

Complete Classroom Services is looking for a reliable, hardworking and proactive School Caretaker to join one of the schools we support in Oldham (OL9).

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and self-motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, clean and welcoming school environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school premises, ensuring the site is well maintained, secure and ready for learning, activities and community use.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the security, safety, cleanliness and general condition of the school site.

• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, basic decorating and general caretaking duties.

• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds and facilities, reporting defects and maintenance issues promptly.

• Ensure classrooms, meeting rooms and other areas are appropriately set up for lessons, meetings and school events.

• Assist with moving furniture, equipment and other items around the school when required.

• Monitor contractors and visitors working on site, ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed.

• Carry out routine site checks and basic testing of relevant safety equipment, reporting faults where necessary.

• Respond promptly to maintenance issues, emergencies, security concerns, leaks, damage and other problems affecting the school premises.

• Keep external areas, entrances, pathways, playgrounds and other communal areas safe, clean and free from hazards.

• Assist with opening and securing the school premises in accordance with school procedures.

• Maintain appropriate records of maintenance tasks, inspections and health and safety checks.

• Report significant repairs or specialist maintenance requirements to the appropriate person.

• Support the school with general site duties and other reasonable caretaking responsibilities.

• Follow all school health and safety, safeguarding and security procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a School Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Caretaker, Premises Assistant or in a similar role.

• Good practical and DIY skills, including basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and minor repairs.

• A good understanding of health and safety procedures.

• The ability to identify and report maintenance issues and potential hazards.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• The ability to work independently and use initiative.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a school team.

• Basic IT skills are desirable.

• Clean DBS on the update service

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the School Offers

A welcoming and supportive school environment.

A varied and hands-on caretaking role.

The opportunity to become an important part of the school's day-to-day operations.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Competitive pay of £16.00–£16.61 per hour, depending on experience.

Immediate/ASAP start for the successful candidate.

A long-term opportunity for the right person.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Assistant or Maintenance professional looking for a new opportunity in Oldham, we would love to hear from you.

Apply for role with your updated CV