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Caretaker (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191468
Primary & Secondary Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 6 October 2026
South West, England
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Job Description

Caretaker

Temporary | Contract

Start date: 6 October 2026

About the Role

An education provider is seeking a Caretaker to help keep their site safe, secure and well presented for learners, staff and visitors.

You'll be a practical, visible presence around the buildings and grounds, handling day-to-day maintenance and responding to issues as they arise. Working alongside colleagues across the site, you'll take pride in an environment where learning can continue without interruption.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Opening and securing buildings, and carrying out routine checks of the site.
  • Undertaking general maintenance, minor repairs and basic porterage tasks.
  • Keeping internal and external areas clean, tidy and free from hazards.
  • Reporting faults, defects and any health and safety concerns promptly.
  • Assisting with room set-ups, deliveries and the movement of furniture and equipment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Previous caretaking, site maintenance or facilities experience
  • Practical DIY and general maintenance skills
  • A reliable, flexible approach and the ability to work on your own initiative
  • An awareness of health and safety in a working environment

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience of working within a school, college or other education setting
  • A relevant health and safety or maintenance qualification

If you take pride in keeping a site running smoothly and safely, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Requirements

  • Previous caretaking, site maintenance or facilities experience
  • Practical DIY and general maintenance skills
  • Reliable, flexible approach and ability to work on own initiative
  • Awareness of health and safety in a working environment

Skills & Qualifications

Site maintenanceGeneral maintenanceDIY skillsHealth and safety awarenessPorterageBuilding security

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