Liverpool
Job Title: School CaretakerPay and Job Type: £14.50 – £15.00 per hour - Temporary for 4 weeks with potential for an extensionLocation: Garston THIS POSITION IS TO START JULY 6TH 2026 We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker/Facilities Assistant to support the Head of Facilities Management in ensuring the smooth operation, safety, and upkeep of the School site. Key Responsibilities • Act as a key holder, opening and closing the premises and ensuring site security, • Respond to out-of-hours emergencies as required, • Supervise and manage external contractors on site in line with safeguarding protocols, • Carry out general maintenance and first-line repairs, including minor redecoration, • Support cleaning teams with ad hoc duties such as litter picking, • Handle deliveries and distribution of materials across the Academy, • Perform porterage duties, including moving furniture and setting up for events, • Operate and monitor building systems (heating, CCTV, security systems), • Maintain caretaking equipment, ensuring it is safe and functional, • Conduct routine safety checks and report any faults or hazards, • Assist with emergency procedures (e.g. fire alarms, flooding incidents), • Support site lettings and external events preparation, • Ensure all areas of the site remain safe, accessible, and compliant Additional Duties • Carry out routine checks on the school minibus and drive when required, • Assist in stock control and ordering of consumables, • Support health & safety compliance across the Academy, • Promote safeguarding, equality, and diversity at all times, • Maintain high professional standards of conduct, attendance, and presentation, • Participate in training and ongoing professional development What We’re Looking For • Experience in caretaking, facilities, or maintenance roles, • Basic skills in repairs, maintenance, and DIY, • Strong awareness of health & safety procedures, • Ability to work independently and respond to emergencies, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • Flexible and reliable with a proactive attitude Due to the nature of the business, the appointed person will either need to have an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to have one carried out against them. If you are interested in the above and would like to be considered, the please either apply online NOW or contact me directly at
Lisa A.Active 5 years ago