School Caretaker

Caretaker - Primary SchoolLocation: Corby, NorthamptonshireStart Date: November 2026Contract Type: Full-Time | Temporary, with potential for permanent for the right candidatePay: Competitive salary, dependent on experienceAre you a practical, hands-on person who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and welcoming environment?We are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Corby that is looking to appoint a reliable and proactive Caretaker / Maintenance Technician to join their site team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities, construction, or a practical trade who wants to use their skills within an educational environment.The RoleMaintaining school buildings, grounds, fixtures, fittings, and equipmentCarrying out routine and semi-skilled repairs and maintenanceCompleting minor building, decorating, flooring, fencing, and repair workInstalling and maintaining fixtures and fittingsCarrying out preventive maintenance and reporting faults or damageOpening the school and completing daily site and safety checksSupporting fire, security, emergency lighting, water, and other routine checksMaintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and site securityKeeping pathways, grounds, fire exits, and access routes safe and clearPreparing the site for adverse weather conditionsMonitoring heating, utilities, and energy usageReceiving deliveries and moving furniture and equipment around the schoolSetting up rooms for events, assemblies, and meetingsEnsuring tools and equipment are safe, secure, and well maintainedWorking closely with school staff to ensure the site remains safe, secure, and fit for purposeThis Role Could Be Ideal If YouHave experience as a Caretaker, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Assistant, Handyperson, Site Assistant, or in a similar roleHave a background in maintenance, construction, property, facilities, or a skilled tradeAre confident carrying out practical repairs and using a range of toolsEnjoy solving problems and working with your handsCan work independently and use your own initiativeAre reliable, proactive, and take pride in maintaining high standardsHave good communication skills and can work professionally around children and staffUnderstand the importance of health & safety and safeguardingHave previous school experience - desirable but not essentialHold a relevant trade qualification such as carpentry, electrical, or plumbing - desirableWhat the Role OffersFull-time Caretaker / Maintenance Technician position in a Corby primary schoolNovember 2026 startTemporary initially, with potential to become permanentCompetitive salary, dependent on experienceA varied and hands-on role within a welcoming schoolOpportunity to develop experience in school premises and facilitiesOngoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultantAccess to professional development and CPD opportunitiesSafeguardingThe successful candidate will be expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people and follow school safeguarding procedures.The role will be subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks, and an enhanced DBS check in line with safer recruitment requirements.Develop Your Career with TradewindWhether you're an experienced school caretaker or maintenance technician, or you're coming from a construction, facilities, property, or trade background, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within education.If you're practical, reliable, proactive, and take pride in creating safe and well-maintained environments, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to be considered for this Caretaker opportunity at a primary school in Corby. The role starts in November 2026 and could become permanent for the right candidate.