Smile Education Recruitment
Caretaker
Caretaker at Smile Education Recruitment, based in Birmingham, West Midlands, paying £16.00 - £20.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Caretaker
- DBS check
- Immediate start
About 7% above the going rate for caretaker
Reference 5419322823
About the role
School Caretaker Birmingham - B20 £16-18 per hour | ASAP start | Long-term Smile Education are recruiting for an experienced School Caretaker to work within a school in Birmingham, B20. This role is only suitable for candidates with previous caretaker/site experience within a school or similar setting who already hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service. Applicants without both of these requirements will not be considered. The Role As a School Caretaker, you will support the safe, secure and effective day-to-day running of the school site. You will complete general maintenance, site checks, security duties and basic repairs while ensuring the school remains clean, safe and ready for staff and pupils. Key Responsibilities Open and secure the school site where required. Complete daily site, security and health and safety checks. Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance. Monitor the condition of the building, grounds and facilities. Support contractors and maintenance visits where required. Respond to site issues and report larger repairs appropriately. Assist with moving equipment, furniture and deliveries. Maintain safe access routes and external areas. Follow school safeguarding, security and health and safety procedures.Requirements Previous experience working as a Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Site Assistant or similar is essential. Experience must be within a school or similar facilities/site environment. You must currently hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service. Applicants without a DBS on the Update Service will not be considered. You must have practical maintenance and basic repair skills. You should have a good understanding of site security and health and safety. You must be reliable, organised and able to work independently. You must have the right to work in the UK.Pay and Benefits Long-term placement within a school in Birmingham, B20 ASAP start available. Full-time school-based role. Weekly pay. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.Safeguarding and Compliance Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS verification, Barred List checks, right to work checks and references. Apply Now If you have previous caretaker or site experience within a school or similar setting and currently hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we would like to hear from you. Apply today with Smile Education or send your CV to (url removed). xjnqpsq REF: SM1LEL We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications
Reference: 5419322823 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 10 Jan 2027 · Listed via Smile Education Recruitment
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