Job Description

School Caretaker / Groundsman

Nelson

January 2025

£12.83 an hour

Do you possess the hands-on skills to maintain a school setting?

Do you take pride in your work and can contribute to the smooth running of a school?

Can you be proactive and use your initiative to solve situations?

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure maintenance tasks and minor repairs are completed within the building such as painting, shelving, door handles, leaks, lighting etc
• Opening and closing the buildings daily
• Make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
• Ensure wash areas and toilet areas are regularly replenished and kept up to standards
• Check all fire safety signage and equipment are legally compliant and recorded
• Upkeep of gardens and school grounds

TeacherActive are seeking Caretakers in the area of Nelson and Abercynon to work in the schools of the local community. You will have the opportunity to either work split shift hours or a full day (8am-5pm) depending on how flexible you wish to be. The job role is temporary but could lead to a permanent position for the right Caretaker / Groundsman!

The successful Caretaker / Groundsman will have:

• Experience as a caretaker or a hands-on background e.g factory or labour work
• A can do, proactive attitude towards your work
• Reliability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use your initiative
• Knowledge of public safety and security

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme T&Cs apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Caretaker / Groundsman position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: (url removed)

CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.