Caretaker in Plymouth

Location: Plymouth
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Approx. 2:30pm–6:30pm, Monday to Friday – flexible for the right candidate
Contract: Temporary with potential for longer-term work

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to support a school across multiple sites in Plymouth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean and secure environment across the school sites, with travel between sites required.

• General caretaking and site maintenance duties

• Ensuring school premises are safe, secure and well maintained

• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs where required

• Supporting with the opening and closing of sites

• Moving between school sites as required

• Responding to general site issues and ensuring a high standard of presentation

• Working flexibly as part of the wider school team

The school can be flexible around hours, with afternoons being preferred, ideally around 2:30pm–6:30pm. Please note that children are on site between approximately 8:30am and 2:30pm, so some caretaking tasks may be limited during the school day.

Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site experience would be advantageous. A full driving licence and ability to travel between sites is also preferred.

As this is a school-based position, all candidates will be required to complete the necessary recruitment and safeguarding checks, including:

• Minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months

• If you have not worked with children previously, 3 references will be required

• Any employment gaps will require a professional character reference

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred; otherwise, you must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS

• Right to Work documentation

• 2 proofs of address (e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months, or council tax dated within the last 12 months)

• Proof of National Insurance number

• Proof of any name changes, where applicable

• Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months

• Completion of our online mandatory training courses, which are provided free of charge

If you are an experienced caretaker or have a strong maintenance/site background and are looking for a new opportunity within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for an immediate start.