At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the go-to person for maintenance and ensure our schools are safe and welcoming.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving educational environments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent role, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a stable job with a clear path for career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Hands-on maintenance skills and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Site Caretaker to join our Swansea region, supporting Dan Y Coed School & Home and Ty Trafle School. This is a newly created role as part of our Estates & Maintenance restructure, designed to strengthen local maintenance support and ensure our sites remain safe, compliant, and welcoming environments for the children, young people, and staff who rely on them.
As our Site Caretaker, you will be the on‑site go‑to person for all day‑to‑day maintenance and estate presentation needs.
Responsibilities- Carrying out day‑to‑day maintenance, minor repairs and decoration tasks
- Completing routine statutory checks and supporting site compliance
- Maintaining grounds and external areas to a high standard
- Coordinating and overseeing contractors on site
- Supporting site managers with health & safety requirements
- Responding quickly to reactive maintenance issues to improve first‑time fix rates
- Helping ensure our schools and homes remain safe, compliant, and well‑maintained
- Practical, hands‑on and confident in general maintenance tasks
- Organised, reliable and able to work independently
- Safety‑conscious with a strong eye for detail
- Comfortable working in busy, specialist education and care environments
- A good communicator who can work well with staff, contractors and managers
- Desirable: experience in a caretaker, maintenance or facilities role
- Salary: Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
- Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (37.5 hours per week)
- Location: Primarily Dan Y Coed School & Home, Swansea Region
- Start Date: September 2026
- A stable, permanent role with a competitive salary
- The chance to make a real difference in specialist school and home environments
- A supportive team and a clear regional maintenance structure
- Opportunities to contribute to an improved, more efficient estates service
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Join our dedicated team as a Site Caretaker in the Swansea region, where you will play a vital role in maintaining safe and welcoming environments for children and staff at Dan Y Coed School & Home and Ty Trafle School. We offer a stable, permanent position with a competitive salary, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional growth within a structured maintenance team, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
