Caretaker

Plymouth Source: WhatJobs
£13–£14/hr

Caretaker – Multi-Site

Location: Plymouth
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Approx. 2:30pm–6:30pm, Monday to Friday – flexible for the right candidate
Contract: Temporary with potential for longer-term work

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to support a school across multiple sites in Plymouth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean and secure environment across the school sites, with travel between sites required .

The Role:

  • General caretaking and site maintenance duties
  • Ensuring school premises are safe, secure and well maintained
  • Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs where required
  • Supporting with the opening and closing of sites
  • Moving between school sites as required
  • Responding to general site issues and ensuring a high standard of presentation
  • Working flexibly as part of the wider school team

The school can be flexible around hours , with afternoons being preferred, ideally around 2:30pm–6:30pm . Please note that children are on site between approximately 8:30am and 2:30pm, so some caretaking tasks may be limited during the school day.

Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site experience would be advantageous. A full driving licence and ability to travel between sites is also preferred.

Requirements & Vetting

As this is a school-based position, all candidates will be required to complete the necessary recruitment and safeguarding checks, including:

  • Minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months
  • If you have not worked with children previously, 3 references will be required
  • Any employment gaps will require a professional character reference
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred ; otherwise, you must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS
  • Right to Work documentation
  • 2 proofs of address (e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months, or council tax dated within the last 12 months)
  • Proof of National Insurance number
  • Proof of any name changes, where applicable
  • Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months
  • Completion of our online mandatory training courses, which are provided free of charge

If you are an experienced caretaker or have a strong maintenance/site background and are looking for a new opportunity within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for an immediate start. </p

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