Location: Caerphilly
Pay: £92.56 per day
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay
Job Type: Full-time, term-time
Working Pattern: Split shift – morning opening and afternoon/evening closing
We are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker / Premises Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Caerphilly area.
This role would suit someone with experience in caretaking, premises management, facilities, building maintenance, property maintenance or general repairs, who is looking for an opportunity to work within a school environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for opening the school in the morning and securing and closing the premises in the afternoon, helping to ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained throughout the day.
The Role
- Opening and unlocking the school premises each morning
- Securing and locking the school at the end of the day
- Carrying out daily security and safety checks
- Ensuring the school premises are safe and well maintained
- Completing general building and property maintenance
- Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks
- Reporting any significant maintenance or health and safety issues
- Setting up and moving furniture, equipment and resources around the school
- Assisting with the general upkeep and presentation of the school site
- Monitoring basic site services such as heating, lighting and alarms
- Supporting health and safety procedures across the premises
- Assisting with grounds maintenance when required
- Maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors
About You
We are looking for a reliable, practical and hands-on individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-presented environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a caretaker, premises, facilities, maintenance or similar role
- Good practical and DIY skills
- Experience carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance
- A good understanding of health and safety
- Strong awareness of site security
- The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- A friendly and approachable manner when dealing with staff, pupils and visitors
- The ability to work effectively as part of a school team
- Reliability and punctuality
- The flexibility to work a split-shift pattern
Previous experience working within a school or education setting would be desirable but is not essential.
Why Apply?
- £92.56 per day
- Weekly pay
- Full-time, term-time opportunity
- Work within a welcoming primary school
- Consistent working pattern
- Support from your dedicated education recruitment consultant
- Opportunity to gain experience within the education sector
- Potential for ongoing work for the right candidate
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before commencing work.
If you have experience in caretaking, premises management, facilities, maintenance or a similar role and are looking for a new opportunity within a primary school in the Caerphilly area, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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School Caretaker in Caerphilly employer: Hoop Recruitment LTD
Hoop Social Work is an exceptional employer for social workers, offering a supportive work environment within the Children & Families service at Tredomen House in Hengoed. With over 20 years of experience in the social work market, employees benefit from exclusive roles, flexible payroll options, and a dedicated consultant to guide them through their career journey. The company prioritises employee wellbeing with thoughtful extras and provides opportunities for professional growth while ensuring that children's voices remain central to practice.
