Your new company

Hays Education are working with a primary school based in Wallasey, Wirral, who are looking for a school caretaker starting asap to cover long-term sickness of the current post holder.

Your new role

This school caretaker job is full-time, term time only. Hours are 7.30–3.30 Monday–Thursday and 7.30–4.30 Friday.

• Opening school in the morning, including gates and checking the yard
• Supporting the cleaners as required and hoovering all stairs before the children arrive; low level window cleaning
• Carry out minor repairs
• General portage
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and undertake regular checks
• Deal with enquires from staff, students, parents, officers and members of the public
• Check toilets regularly to ensure they are in working order and well stocked with soap, toilet paper etc.
• Regularly check the school building and grounds, litter picking, gutter clearing, and ensure there are no trespassers or unauthorised parking
• Empty litter and ensure bin points are clear
• Take delivery of stock and materials

What you'll need to succeed

For this school caretaker post, you will need prior experience in a maintenance role, with previous keyholder responsibility also being an advantage. You will be comfortable working closely to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations and carrying out general maintenance within a busy environment.

Before being placed into this school caretaker job, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

What you'll get in return

• £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague
• Access to free Professional Development Training
• Option to join our Guarantee Payment Scheme
• Holiday Pay
• Option to pay into pension

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.