School Caretaker – Durham
Location: Darlington, County Durham
Salary: £23,000 – £26,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Shift work / split shifts may apply)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the School:
We are seeking to appoint a reliable, practical, and hardworking School Caretaker on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Darlington. The school pride itself on maintaining a safe, clean, and warm learning environment for its pupils and staff. Joining a dedicated site team, you will play an essential role in the daily operations, safety, and security of the entire school estate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a primary keyholder, managing the secure opening and closing of the school buildings and grounds.
- Carry out routine building maintenance, minor plumbing, joinery tasks, and DIY repairs across the site.
- Monitor, operate, and log checks on the school heating, lighting, and security systems.
- Oversee health and safety compliance, including regular fire alarm testing, water hygiene checks, and clear emergency egress.
- Manage external contractors on-site and assist with cleaning duties, litter picking, gritting in winter, and heavy lifting/moving of furniture.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in caretaking, site management, facilities, or a skilled trade (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or general building maintenance).
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and COSHH guidelines.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage a varied daily workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a polite and helpful manner when interacting with school staff, visitors, and contractors.
- This post is subject to a clean driving license (advantageous) and an enhanced background check.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant maintenance history to our facilities recruitment team. Interviews will be held immediately upon receipt of suitable applications.
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