Caretaker in Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to keep accurate records

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum

About the Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our fantastic team at MEA Central. This is a permanent, full‑time role of 35 hours per week, all year round, with a starting salary of £25,583 Grade 3. The successful candidate will ideally join us in September 2026 once pre‑employment checks are complete. We are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our site team. You will help ensure our school is safe, clean, secure and well‑maintained, providing a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Working under the direction of the Site Manager, you will carry out a range of caretaking, maintenance and security duties and support the day‑to‑day running of the school site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs around the school.
• Help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the buildings and grounds.
• Open and secure the school site, acting as a keyholder where required.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks, reporting any faults or hazards.
• Assist with fire alarm testing and other statutory checks, keeping accurate records.
• Undertake grounds maintenance duties, including litter picking, emptying bins and clearing pathways during adverse weather.
• Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for assemblies, examinations, meetings and school events.
• Support the movement of furniture and deliveries around the site.
• Respond to emergency cleaning and maintenance issues as required.
• Monitor stock levels of site supplies and report when replacements are needed.
• Work safely, following all Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Assist contractors on site and report any concerns to the Site Manager.
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Site Manager or Headteacher.

Requirements

• Practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• An understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a positive, flexible approach.
• The ability to undertake the physical duties of the role.
• Experience of working in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities role (desirable).
• Experience of working in a school or similar environment (desirable).

Benefits

• High quality CPD for all roles.
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses.
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service.
• Cycle scheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free.
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines.
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans.
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible.
• Mental Health First Aid in every school.
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.