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School Caretaker

Job details
Posting date: 11 June 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 July 2026
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teem Recruitment LTD
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

School Caretaker
Location: Coventry
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (until end of August 2026 initially)
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6am – 2pm | Friday, finish at 1:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and hands-on School Caretaker to join a busy school in Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong maintenance skills who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school site, ensuring the premises are well maintained, compliant with health and safety requirements, and fully operational at all times.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the security, maintenance, and general upkeep of the school premises.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Ensure the school grounds and buildings remain safe, clean, and presentable.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and report any concerns.
• Liaise with external contractors and monitor works carried out on site.
• Assist with the preparation and set-up of rooms and facilities for school events and activities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues to minimise disruption to the school day.

About You
• Previous experience in a caretaker, site management, facilities, or maintenance role.
• Good practical skills with the ability to undertake a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Sound understanding of health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Reliable, organised, and proactive in approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Available to start immediately.

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.

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.

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