Newbury
Caretaker – Full-Time & Weekend Shift Options Available Salary: £26,000 – £27,500 per annum (FTE)Location: Cold Ash, near Thatcham An established independent boarding and day school is seeking an experienced and reliable Caretaker to join its friendly and dedicated Estates Team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining a safe, secure, and attractive environment for all pupils, staff, and visitors. We offer a variety of shift patterns to suit different lifestyles: Shift Pattern Options Option 1 – Monday to Friday• 1:30pm – 9:00pm Option 2 – Rotating 35-hour week• Week 1: 1:30pm – 9:00pm• Week 2: 10:30am – 6:00pm Option 3 – Weekend Only• 8:00am – 4:30pm• Includes residential and up to 25 days holiday cover per year Option 4 – Weekend Only (48 hours)• 8:00am Saturday – 8:00am Monday• No holiday cover Some relief cover (up to 25 days annually) will require you to work the Residential Caretaker shift pattern, including on-call overnight duties. Onsite accommodation will be provided for these shifts. About the Role This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for someone proactive, trustworthy, and confident in general maintenance tasks. Experience in a school or hotel setting is desirable, and a current driving licence is essential. Key Responsibilities • Undertake minor maintenance tasks as directed or reported through the internal system, • Provide out-of-hours site security, • Complete daily lock-up duties, including securing buildings, conducting perimeter checks, and completing security inspections, • Liaise with boarding house staff regarding maintenance issues, • Support with event set-up when required, • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional Christmas shutdown, • Delicious free meals while on duty, • Generous pension scheme with 9% employer contributions, • Life insurance & critical illness cover, • Access to modern gym and swimming pool facilities at set times, • Beautiful semi-rural working environment