School Caretaker

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 450591
  • PublishDate iconPublished Date: 09/11/2026
  • JobType iconJob Type: Temporary
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £14.14 - £14.14 Per annum
  • domain iconIndustry: Public Sector
  • type iconHours: Full Time

Location: Maesteg

Hours: 6.00 am - 9.30 am and 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm (split shifts), Monday to Friday
Salary: £14.14 per hour

Contract: Temporary

Duration: 1-2 months

Are you a hands-on individual who enjoys maintenance work and takes pride in keeping buildings safe, secure and well-presented? We are recruiting a dedicated School Caretaker on behalf of our client.

The Role

As School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and presentation of the school premises. You will play an important role in ensuring the site is safe, compliant and operating efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Opening and closing the school site
  • Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
  • Ensuring the school grounds are clean, tidy and well-maintained
  • Conducting health and safety checks such as legionella, fire alarm testing etc
  • Monitoring contractors whilst on site
  • Setting up rooms for meetings, events and school activities
  • Reporting maintenance issues and larger repairs

About You

The successful candidate will:

  • Have previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site management experience
  • Be practical and confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
  • Have a good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
  • Be organised, reliable and able to work independently
  • Possess good communication skills and a positive approach
  • Be flexible to support the needs of the school

Additional Information

  • Weekly pay (PAYE)
  • This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Manpower covers the cost of the DBS.
  • The role offers an immediate start date subject to the above.

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