School Caretaker

Job Title: School Caretaker

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you a practical, reliable, and proactive individual with experience in site maintenance or caretaking? Do you take pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment? We're looking for an experienced School Caretaker to join a secondary school in Wigan, with an immediate start available.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dependable Caretaker to support the day-to-day running and maintenance of a busy secondary school site. You'll play a key role in ensuring the school buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment are safe, secure, clean, and well maintained for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY across the school site
• Complete routine checks of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment
• Ensure the school site remains safe, secure, and well maintained
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and report more complex repairs where required
• Support the opening and securing of the school site
• Assist with deliveries, moving furniture, setting up rooms, and general site duties
• Maintain outdoor areas and ensure grounds are kept tidy and presentable
• Monitor health and safety across the site and report any concerns
• Liaise with contractors and school staff where required

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or similar role
• Good practical and DIY skills
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Flexible approach to supporting the wider school site
• A valid enhanced DBS is essential for this role
• Available for an immediate start

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous experience working within a secondary school or education setting
• Relevant maintenance, facilities, or trade qualifications
• Experience with basic plumbing, electrical, decorating, or general building maintenance
• Knowledge of school site security and safeguarding procedures

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to satisfactory references and the required safeguarding checks.

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