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