School Premises Officer / Caretaker

Location: Barnoldswick (Barlick), Lancashire

Salary: £24,500 - £25,500 FTE (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent

Hours: Split Shifts (Monday to Friday, including morning site opening and evening lock-up)

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and practical Premises Officer / Caretaker to join an Alternative Provision team in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. The school provides a nurturing, flexible education for secondary-aged pupils who thrive outside of mainstream school environments.

This role is a perfect transition for an ex-military professional, experienced multi-trader, or grounds maintenance specialist who wants a structured, stable role with a purpose. You do not need prior school experience-your practical skills, discipline, and calm demeanour are what matter most.

As the Premises Officer, you are the backbone of the school's daily operations. You will maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment, splitting your time between general building maintenance, grounds care, and routine cleaning.

• Site Security & Keyholding: Act as the primary keyholder to open up the campus in the morning and perform secure lock-up procedures at night.

• General Maintenance: Undertake minor DIY, basic repairs, and general troubleshooting safely and promptly.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct and meticulously log critical statutory safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and water temperature monitoring (legionella).

• Cleaning & Grounds: Support the hygiene of the school with daily and deep cleaning duties, as well as grounds upkeep like litter picking and winter gritting.

• Contractor Supervision: Monitor external contractors visiting the site to ensure they comply with strict health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.

• Practical Skills: Solid experience in basic repairs, building maintenance, caretaking, or a hands-on trade.

• Calm & Professional: A level-headed individual who is reliable and stays calm in challenging situations.

• An Active Mindset: Happy to manage a diverse, physical workload that splits between indoor setup and outdoor grounds maintenance.

• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle is highly desirable, as you may occasionally support other local campuses.

"It could happen here." The school maintains an open culture and a high level of vigilance to keep vulnerable young people safe. The setting operates a strict safe touch, no restraint policy.

Because this role involves working within a vulnerable youth environment, all successful applicants must agree to an Enhanced DBS check, two reference checks, and complete a comprehensive safer recruitment process. Full, intense induction training and safeguarding CPD will be provided.

• Supportive Environment: Access to an ongoing CPD toolkit, regular coaching, and a structured probationary induction to set you up for success.

• August Start: Begin ahead of the new academic year to get fully embedded into the team and campus layout.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact our Lancashire Education Recruitment Team today for a confidential discussion regarding this August 2026 start.