Caretaker

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Salary Package: £12.21 - £12.71 per hour + Weekly Pay, H
Location: Newton Aycliffe, England
Consultant: Dani Gallone
Posted: 24/03/2026

Description:

School Caretaker / Handyperson – Temporary Ongoing

Location: Newton Aycliffe
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
Start: ASAP
Contract: Temporary ongoing

Pay

• £12.21 per hour (until 31st March)


• £12.71 per hour (from 1st April)


• Weekly pay every Friday for hours worked the previous week

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable School Caretaker/Handyperson to support the day-to-day maintenance, safety, and security of the school premises. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can identify issues independently and act without needing direction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Opening and locking school buildings and ensuring site security


• Carrying out routine site inspections and compliance checks


• General maintenance and minor repairs (painting, fixtures, shelving etc.)


• Basic plumbing tasks (unblocking sinks, replacing tap washers etc.)


• Monitoring heating, lighting systems, and replacing bulbs where required


• Cleaning duties to maintain hygiene standards


• Grounds maintenance including litter picking, waste disposal, and snow/ice clearance


• Porterage duties including moving furniture and equipment


• Assisting with alarm systems and emergency procedures


• Carrying out health & safety checks and reporting hazards


• Supporting maintenance of sports equipment where required


• Responding to urgent maintenance issues and emergencies

The Person

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a caretaker, maintenance, or similar role


• Possess strong DIY and practical skills


• Be proactive and able to identify tasks without instruction


• Be organised with good time management skills


• Have good communication and teamwork abilities


• Be flexible and willing to support the needs of the school


• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Be reliable and committed to maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff

Essential Compliance Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (mandatory)


• Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) training (or willingness to complete)


• Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)


• Manual Handling training (or willingness to complete)


• Working at Height training (or willingness to complete)


• Asbestos Awareness training (or willingness to complete)


• Legionella Awareness training (or willingness to complete)

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented environment.

If you are interested, please apply to the job advert or call 01325 528430 for more information.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.