School Caretaker
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | NN4 6TP |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 90650 |
Summary
At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.
We're looking for a School Caretaker / Site Agent who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to our clients requirements at all times.
Contract: Type: Full timeHours: 40hrs per week , wk1 & 2- 6.00am - 2.30pm wk3 - 12.30pm - 9.00pmPay: £13.30phLocation: Wooldale Centre for Learning - Wootton - Northampton - NN4 6TP
Role Responsibilities:
-Undertake all required training and follow Mitie's Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
-Maintain equipment in clean, safe working order at all times
-Ensure proper maintenance, security, and safety of school premises and grounds.
-Respond to helpdesk jobs, including porterage and room setups.
-Perform PPM tasks including fire alarm tests, emergency light checks etc.
-Complete on-line Training as and when required.
What we're looking for:
-Previous caretaking experience (preferred but not essential).
-Reliability and good timekeeping is essential to this role
-On occasion support with shift change to meet the needs of the business
-Hard working, and with a professional attitude.
-To be proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-Open, honest, self-driven, and determined.
-Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality, with willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What we offer you:
-Lifestyle benefits via Choices platform including dental insurance, tech discounts, and dining cards.
-Virtual GP, Salary Finance options, life cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
-Recognition through Mitie Stars, training, and career development opportunities.
Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you are working in regulated activity please note that you are subject to the following:
-It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both).
-This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.
We're looking for a School Caretaker / Site Agent who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to our clients requirements at all times.
Contract: Type: Full timeHours: 40hrs per week , wk1 & 2- 6.00am - 2.30pm wk3 - 12.30pm - 9.00pmPay: £13.30phLocation: Wooldale Centre for Learning - Wootton - Northampton - NN4 6TP
Role Responsibilities:
-Undertake all required training and follow Mitie's Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
-Maintain equipment in clean, safe working order at all times
-Ensure proper maintenance, security, and safety of school premises and grounds.
-Respond to helpdesk jobs, including porterage and room setups.
-Perform PPM tasks including fire alarm tests, emergency light checks etc.
-Complete on-line Training as and when required.
What we're looking for:
-Previous caretaking experience (preferred but not essential).
-Reliability and good timekeeping is essential to this role
-On occasion support with shift change to meet the needs of the business
-Hard working, and with a professional attitude.
-To be proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-Open, honest, self-driven, and determined.
-Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality, with willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What we offer you:
-Lifestyle benefits via Choices platform including dental insurance, tech discounts, and dining cards.
-Virtual GP, Salary Finance options, life cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
-Recognition through Mitie Stars, training, and career development opportunities.
Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you are working in regulated activity please note that you are subject to the following:
-It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both).
-This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.