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School Caretaker
| Posting date: | 21 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teem Recruitment LTD |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
School Caretaker
Location: Bedford
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Monday–Friday)
Occasionally, you may be expected to work 7:00am–3:00pm or 11:00am–7:00pm.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and dependable School Caretaker to support a school in the Bedford area. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running, safety, and general maintenance of the school site. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent practical skills, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain the security and overall upkeep of the school premises.
• Carry out minor repairs, general maintenance, and DIY tasks as required.
• Ensure all areas of the site are clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and staff as needed.
• Support school events through setup and logistical assistance.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance checks and compliance documentation.
Key Requirements
• Proven experience working as a School Caretaker or Site Manager.
• Strong practical, maintenance, and DIY skills.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety and compliance procedures (e.g., Fire Safety, Legionella).
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage workloads independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must hold a current Enhanced DBS and be available for immediate start.
The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Check out our other vacancies on our website Home - Teem Recruitment!
For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK
Teem Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers
Location: Bedford
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Monday–Friday)
Occasionally, you may be expected to work 7:00am–3:00pm or 11:00am–7:00pm.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and dependable School Caretaker to support a school in the Bedford area. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running, safety, and general maintenance of the school site. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent practical skills, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain the security and overall upkeep of the school premises.
• Carry out minor repairs, general maintenance, and DIY tasks as required.
• Ensure all areas of the site are clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and staff as needed.
• Support school events through setup and logistical assistance.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance checks and compliance documentation.
Key Requirements
• Proven experience working as a School Caretaker or Site Manager.
• Strong practical, maintenance, and DIY skills.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety and compliance procedures (e.g., Fire Safety, Legionella).
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage workloads independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must hold a current Enhanced DBS and be available for immediate start.
The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Check out our other vacancies on our website Home - Teem Recruitment!
For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK
Teem Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers