School Maintenance Caretaker

Position: School Maintenance Caretaker (Permanent)
Location: Bottesford

Maintenance Caretaker – Scunthorpe DN17

Starting from £30k | Full Time

Good Ofsted Rating

We're seeking an experienced and proactive Caretaker to support a wide range of maintenance and site-related tasks.

Our College is an independent SEMH specialist school for students aged 11-16, many with EHCPs and diagnoses such as ADHD or ASD.

We provide a safe, nurturing environment for young people who have struggled in mainstream schools or face exclusion.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out and record regular safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, playground equipment, and legionella prevention.

* Complete a variety of maintenance tasks as directed by the Head Teacher, such as basic carpentry, plumbing, and painting.

* Plan and manage a rolling decoration schedule, to be completed during school holidays.

* Oversee contractors working on-site, ensuring their work is safe, high-quality, and completed properly.

* Maintain the school grounds, including grass cutting and hedge trimming when needed.

* Keep all pathways and entrances clear of leaves, moss, snow, and ice to ensure safe pedestrian access at all times.

* Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Head Teacher or the Estates Team

Requirements

* Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative

* Ability to work effectively without direct supervision

* Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach

Benefits

* NEST enhanced pension scheme

* Staff Referral Scheme

* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

* Access to a blue light discount card

* Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

* Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

* Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts

* Life assurance