School Caretaker | Help Keep Schools Running Smoothly | Wiltshire

A group of well-established schools across Wiltshire is seeking a dependable School Caretaker to join its Estates team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across multiple school sites helping to ensure pupils and staff benefit from safe secure and well-maintained learning environments. From carrying out planned maintenance to responding to day-to-day repairs and supporting wider estates projects the successful candidate will play an important role in the smooth running of each school.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in caretaking facilities management maintenance or a similar hands-on role who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Working closely with the Trust Estates Lead and individual school teams the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of several school sites.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining school buildings and grounds to a high standard

• Carrying out minor repairs decorating plumbing and general maintenance

• Completing routine health and safety inspections and compliance checks

• Opening securing and monitoring school premises

• Responding promptly to reactive maintenance issues

• Liaising with contractors and overseeing works on site

• Supporting planned maintenance and improvement projects during school holidays

• Providing cover and assistance across other schools within the Trust when required

The schools are part of a collaborative Trust that places a strong emphasis on providing safe welcoming and well-maintained environments where pupils can thrive. The Estates team plays a key role in supporting daily school operations and staff benefit from a friendly professional culture where teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Caretakers Site Assistants Facilities Assistants Maintenance Operatives Building Caretakers or candidates with transferable maintenance and facilities experience.

The successful candidate will be practical organised and reliable with the ability to manage a varied workload and respond calmly to unexpected maintenance issues. Previous experience working within a school environment would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be provided.

• per annum

• Full-time permanent position

• Monday to Friday 8:00am4:00pm

• All-year-round contract

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Supportive and collaborative Estates team

• Opportunity to work across a variety of school environments

The schools are interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received so early applications are encouraged.

If youre looking for a rewarding role where your practical skills and commitment to high standards will have a real impact on the day-to-day running of local schools submit your CV today for immediate consideration.