Tradewind
School Caretaker
School Caretaker at Tradewind, based in Wirral, Merseyside, paying £100 - £140 per day. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £100 - £140 per day
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wirral, Merseyside
- Closing date
- Sector
- Caretaker
- Immediate start
About 8% above the going rate for caretaker
Reference TRL221026_1792733426
About the role
Tradewind Recruitment | Flexible Opportunities | Immediate Starts Available
Are you practical, reliable and hands-on? Do you take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment?
Tradewind Recruitment is looking for dependable School Caretakers to work across secondary schools on the Wirral.
Whether you have previous caretaking experience, a background in maintenance or practical skills you'd like to put to use in a school environment, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a fantastic opportunity to become an important part of a school's daily operations, helping to ensure the site is safe, secure and ready for pupils and staff.
🔑 The RoleAs a School Caretaker, your responsibilities may include:
- Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs around the school site.
- Ensuring classrooms, corridors and communal areas are safe and well maintained.
- Opening and closing school buildings, including securing the premises when required.
- Completing routine site inspections and reporting any maintenance issues.
- Assisting with deliveries, moving furniture and setting up rooms for school events.
- Supporting health and safety procedures across the school site.
- Maintaining outdoor areas and ensuring the school grounds are presentable.
- Responding to general site issues and supporting the wider school team.
- Has previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site-management experience, ideally.
- Is practical, proactive and confident carrying out general maintenance tasks.
- Has a strong awareness of health and safety.
- Is reliable, punctual and well organised.
- Can work independently and manage their workload effectively.
- Has a flexible approach to supporting the day-to-day running of a school.
- Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and preferences.
- Access to a range of schools across the Wirral.
- Day-to-day, short-term and longer-term assignments.
- Competitive rates of pay, depending on the role and experience.
- Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
- Opportunities to gain experience in school facilities and site management.
We're keen to hear from experienced caretakers, maintenance workers, handypersons and facilities staff who are interested in working in education.
Whether you're looking for temporary work, a longer-term placement or your next opportunity within a school, we'd love to hear from you!
📩 Interested?Get in touch with Tatum at Tradewind Recruitment ([email removed]) to discuss the opportunities available across the Wirral.
Send over your CV today and take the next step towards your next role! 🔧
Reference: TRL221026_1792733426 · Posted 31 minutes ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Tradewind
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