Cleaner / Deputy Caretaker (School Setting)
Pertemps Network Catering
Location: Handsworth, Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to 6:30pm (20 hours per week)
Start Date: Immediate Start Available – Long Term position
Salary: £13.50ph
About the Role
We are currently seeking a reliable and proactive Cleaner / Deputy Caretaker to join a friendly school in the Handsworth area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong cleaning and maintenance skills who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, pupils, and visitors.
Working alongside the Site Manager/Caretaker, you will support the day-to-day upkeep of the school premises and grounds and will be responsible for locking up each day. This role will initially start as a temporary position with the opportunity of a permanent position for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning of all school areas & dealing with accidents during shift
- Carrying out general maintenance tasks around the school
- Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well-maintained
- Assisting with health and safety checks
- Supporting with setting up rooms and equipment for school events and activities
- Opening, locking, and securing areas of the school as required
- Reporting maintenance issues and assisting with routine inspections
- Previous cleaning & caretaking, or facilities experience
- Good practical skills, eye for detail and the ability to carry out minor repairs
- Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a school environment and support a positive atmosphere
As this role is based within a school, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced safeguarding and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in line with safer recruitment practices.
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