School Caretaker – Well-Established Secondary Academy in Swindon
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Job Summary
Are you a proactive hands-on maintenance professional ready to ensure site security and mechanical efficiency within a busy secondary academy This could be an exceptional opportunity to manage the daily physical safety and upkeep of an active educational environment.
Well-established Secondary Academy based in Swindon
School Caretaker to join an active and collaborative premises team
Full-time role (Shift-Pattern Framework) September start
Our client is seeking a professional proactive and exceptionally organised School Caretaker to join an established academy in Swindon from September. This is a full-time position operating on a structured shift pattern ideal for a handy technician with proven maintenance skills and a strong commitment to health and safety compliance.
The successful candidate will share responsibility for the day-to-day security and physical operations of the campus. You will oversee morning unlocking or evening lockup routines carry out routine building fabric repairs (basic plumbing minor carpentry painting) manage event setups and maintain accurate safety logs including fire alarm and emergency lighting testing.
The premises department benefits from a centralized heavily resourced workshop modern facility tracking software and a highly collaborative team of caretaking specialists. Senior leadership is highly supportive and values estate safety technical expertise and professional growth.
This well-established 11 to 18 Academy in Swindon is known for its modern learning environments community integration and commitment to staff welfare. A highly structured premises workflow ensures balanced workloads and clear lines of communication. Staff benefit from outstanding facilities and a culture that promotes professional development and worklife balance.
Proven practical experience in school caretaking commercial building maintenance or a relevant trade discipline
Strong hands-on competency in general building fabric repairs (DIY plumbing carpentry painting)
Clear understanding of basic health and safety parameters manual handling protocols and COSHH guidelines
Basic IT literacy with the confidence to check email runs and update maintenance tickets on digital dashboards
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