School Caretaker in Bolton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a reliable and dedicated full-time School Caretaker to join a successful secondary school. The school is looking for a proactive and hardworking individual to join the site team, helping to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker, site assistant or facilities professional to join a supportive team. The successful candidate will work alongside another Site Supervisor and a team of 6 cleaners to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school site. Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday: 6:30am – 3:00pm * Friday: 6:30am – 11:30am The Role * Ensure the school buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure and well maintained. * Carry out general maintenance, repairs and basic DIY tasks across the school site. * Complete routine checks and report any issues relating to health and safety, security or maintenance. * Open and close the school site when required. * Support with the setup of classrooms, halls and facilities for lessons, events and activities. * Work closely with the cleaning team and Site Supervisor to maintain high standards across the school. * Monitor contractors and support planned maintenance works. * Maintain outdoor areas, including general upkeep and seasonal duties. * Respond to day-to-day site issues in a timely and practical manner. * Follow safeguarding, health and safety and site security procedures at all times. The Ideal Candidate * Previous experience working in a caretaker, site, facilities or maintenance role. * Good practical skills and knowledge of general maintenance tasks. * The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively. * A reliable, proactive and flexible approach to work. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. * The ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, contractors and visitors. * A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School Offers * A termp to permanent, full-time position. * Monday to Friday working hours with an early finish on Fridays. * A supportive site team including another Site Supervisor and 6 cleaners. * A welcoming and collaborative working environment. * Opportunities for training and development. * A positive school culture with a strong focus on maintaining excellent facilities. If you are a practical and dependable School Caretaker looking to join a supportive secondary school where your work will make a real difference to the daily running of the site, we would love to hear from you