SITE SUPERVISOR/CARETAKER

Company: Lancashire County Council
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

Location

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston, Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR (226 on roll)

Role Summary

Following the retirement of our fabulous Site Supervisor, Governors are seeking to recruit a reliable, dedicated, enthusiastic and proactive Site Supervisor /Caretaker to join our team. The role is key to ensuring our school environment is safe, clean, secure and well‑maintained, supporting the best possible experiences for pupils, staff and the wider community.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the school environment is safe, clean, secure and well maintained.
  • Key holding duties, porterage, maintenance and cleaning.
  • Lead and manage a team of cleaners.
  • Work a split shift – opening in the morning and locking up at night.
  • Adhere to the school’s safeguarding and health and safety policies.
  • Take a full and active role in the life of our school, supporting staff and pupils.

Contract Details

Part‑time, term‑time only. Salary quoted is fully‑time equivalent and will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

Essential Experience

  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Flexible attitude to work.
  • Ability to work in an organised and methodical way.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Basic DIY/repair skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience of security‑related duties.
  • Experience of undertaking manual tasks (e.g. maintenance, DIY).
  • Experience of cleaning compliance duties (e.g. water, fire, health and safety checks).

Desirable Qualifications

  • COSHH certification.

Recruitment Requirements

All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK. Successful candidates will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ‘disclosure’. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Equal Opportunities Statement

Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice.

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Posted: June 15th, 2026