Caretaker

School Caretaker - Plymouth

Location: Plymouth
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary with the potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
Start Date: ASAP

The Supply Register is recruiting School Caretakers to work across our partner schools and Multi-Academy Trusts throughout Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, proactive and hands-on individual with maintenance or caretaking experience who takes pride in maintaining safe, secure and well-presented school environments.

The Role

As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and upkeep of the school site, ensuring a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and locking the school site each day.

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.

• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive maintenance issues.

• Monitoring the condition of the school buildings and grounds.

• Carrying out regular health and safety checks, including fire safety and site inspections.

• Assisting with contractor access and monitoring works on site.

• Setting up rooms and equipment for school events and activities.

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the school site.

• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Facilities Assistant or within a maintenance role is desirable.

• Practical DIY and maintenance skills.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.

• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider school community.

Essential Compliance Requirements

As this role is within a school, successful applicants must be able to:

• Provide a full employment history covering the last 24 months.

• Provide a minimum of two employment references covering the last 24 months (three if you have not previously worked with children).

• Complete an Employment History Form covering every month from leaving full-time education.

• Provide a character reference to cover any gaps in employment. Character referees must be from a recognised professional occupation, have a work email address, have known you for at least three years and must not be a relative.

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

• Provide proof of right to work in the UK.

• Provide two proofs of address, proof of National Insurance and any relevant name change documentation.

• Provide an overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than six months.

• Complete our free mandatory safeguarding and compliance training.

Why Join The Supply Register?

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Weekly pay through PAYE.

• Full-time opportunities across a variety of schools.

• Dedicated support from your Partnership Executive.

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.

• The opportunity to make