Caretaker
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Wales, CF14 7EF |
| Company: | Orbis Education & Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59463035 |
Summary
About The Role
Site Caretaker – Cardiff
Birchwood School
Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year
Become the Site Caretaker Who Helps Birchwood School Shine
Birchwood School is looking for a dedicated and hands‑on Site Caretaker to help create an environment where children and young people with complex needs can feel safe, supported, and inspired every day. If you take pride in practical work, enjoy keeping spaces looking their best, and want every day to feel meaningful, this role could be perfect for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Site Caretaker, you will play a key role in keeping Birchwood School running smoothly. Your days will be varied, active, and essential to ensuring our pupils and staff have a safe and welcoming place to learn.
Your responsibilities will include:
General Maintenance
- Carrying out daily repairs and planned maintenance
- Completing essential health and safety checks
- Inspecting heating, lighting, and alarm systems
- Supporting cleaning tasks when needed
Grounds & Presentation
- Gardening, landscaping, and keeping outdoor spaces tidy
- Painting, decorating, and improving site appearance
- Managing tools, equipment, and materials
Site Security
- Opening and closing the school each day
- Performing regular security checks
- Supporting traffic flow on site
- Working with contractors, overseeing site inductions, and supervising when required
Vehicle Support
- Carrying out basic checks and cleaning of school vehicles
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and confident in a busy school setting. Ideally, you’ll have:
• GCSEs/NVQs/SVQs (or equivalent)
• Experience with basic repairs, maintenance, or caretaking
• Clear communication and great organisation
• The ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure
• A basic understanding of health and safety (training available)
• Confidence travelling locally using school vehicles
Qualifications in construction, engineering, or IOSH are an advantage but not a requirement.
What Matters Most
We value someone who:
• Treats pupils and colleagues with kindness and respect
• Keeps professionalism and confidentiality at the heart of their work
• Is flexible, supportive, and positive
• Takes genuine pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces
What You’ll Gain
Working with Orbis means joining a purpose‑driven, supportive team. You’ll benefit from:
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus
• Comprehensive health plan after probation
• A friendly working environment
• A varied role where no two days are the same
Apply Today
If you’re ready to become a Site Caretaker who makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Birchwood School and help us maintain exceptional spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive.
Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our employees.
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Site Caretaker – Cardiff
Birchwood School
Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year
Become the Site Caretaker Who Helps Birchwood School Shine
Birchwood School is looking for a dedicated and hands‑on Site Caretaker to help create an environment where children and young people with complex needs can feel safe, supported, and inspired every day. If you take pride in practical work, enjoy keeping spaces looking their best, and want every day to feel meaningful, this role could be perfect for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Site Caretaker, you will play a key role in keeping Birchwood School running smoothly. Your days will be varied, active, and essential to ensuring our pupils and staff have a safe and welcoming place to learn.
Your responsibilities will include:
General Maintenance
- Carrying out daily repairs and planned maintenance
- Completing essential health and safety checks
- Inspecting heating, lighting, and alarm systems
- Supporting cleaning tasks when needed
Grounds & Presentation
- Gardening, landscaping, and keeping outdoor spaces tidy
- Painting, decorating, and improving site appearance
- Managing tools, equipment, and materials
Site Security
- Opening and closing the school each day
- Performing regular security checks
- Supporting traffic flow on site
- Working with contractors, overseeing site inductions, and supervising when required
Vehicle Support
- Carrying out basic checks and cleaning of school vehicles
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and confident in a busy school setting. Ideally, you’ll have:
• GCSEs/NVQs/SVQs (or equivalent)
• Experience with basic repairs, maintenance, or caretaking
• Clear communication and great organisation
• The ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure
• A basic understanding of health and safety (training available)
• Confidence travelling locally using school vehicles
Qualifications in construction, engineering, or IOSH are an advantage but not a requirement.
What Matters Most
We value someone who:
• Treats pupils and colleagues with kindness and respect
• Keeps professionalism and confidentiality at the heart of their work
• Is flexible, supportive, and positive
• Takes genuine pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces
What You’ll Gain
Working with Orbis means joining a purpose‑driven, supportive team. You’ll benefit from:
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus
• Comprehensive health plan after probation
• A friendly working environment
• A varied role where no two days are the same
Apply Today
If you’re ready to become a Site Caretaker who makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Birchwood School and help us maintain exceptional spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive.
Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our employees.
Orbis Privacy Notice: https://orbis-group.co.uk/applicant-privacy
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