School Caretaker- Sandwell

A busy and well-established school in the Sandwell area is seeking an experienced School Caretaker to join their site team. This role is ideal for a reliable, proactive individual who is confident managing the day-to-day maintenance, security, and upkeep of a school site. This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. Important: This position requires a candidate who can start and perform the role immediately. No training will be provided. Key Responsibilities Opening and locking the school premises, including alarm setting and security checks Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs across the site Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are kept clean, safe, and well maintained Conducting regular health and safety checks and reporting any issues Managing deliveries and moving equipment or furniture as required Monitoring contractors working on site Responding to site emergencies or maintenance issues promptly Ensuring compliance with school health and safety procedures Requirements Previous experience working as a School Caretaker, Site Supervisor, or Facilities Assistant within a school environment Strong understanding of school site maintenance and health & safety procedures Ability to work independently and manage site responsibilities efficiently Good practical maintenance and DIY skills Reliable, punctual, and highly organised Strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities in a school setting Safeguarding This role involves working within an education environment and is therefore subject to safeguarding checks. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check. Additional Information Immediate start available Opportunities available across primary and secondary schools in the Sandwell area Flexible working patterns may be available depending on the school If you are an experienced school caretaker looking for your next opportunity in a busy and rewarding environment, we would welcome your application. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks