chool Caretaker
  • England,East of England,Cambridgeshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £93 - £104 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionSite Officer / School Caretaker / Premises Officer
Location- Cambridgeshire
37.5 hours per week | Full-time | 52 weeks per year
Flexible shift patterns available


Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Site Officer, School Caretaker, Premises Officer, or Facilities Assistant on behalf of a primary school in Cambridgeshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, hands-on, and proactive individual with experience in site management, school premises maintenance, facilities management, or building maintenance to join a supportive school environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring the security, cleanliness, maintenance, and Health & Safety compliance of a busy school site, supporting a safe and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.


Key Responsibilities
*School site security, premises management, and building maintenance
*General repairs, basic DIY, and handyperson duties
*Health & Safety compliance, risk assessments, and site inspections
*Contractor management and supervision of external services
*Use of facilities management / helpdesk systems (e.g. IamCompliant or similar)
*Supporting building operations, including minor plumbing, carpentry, and maintenance tasks
*Ensuring school grounds, classrooms, and facilities are safe, clean, and well-maintained
*Use of Building Management Systems (BMS) where required


Essential Skills & Experience
*Experience as a Site Officer, School Caretaker, Premises Officer, Facilities Assistant, or Maintenance Operative
*Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and procedures
*Background in building maintenance, facilities management, or site supervision
*Experience managing external contractors and service providers
*Good practical DIY skills (basic plumbing, electrical awareness, general repairs)
*Ability to work independently and use initiative
*IT literate - able to use online maintenance systems and reporting tools


Desirable Experience
*Previous experience working in a school, academy, college, or public sector environment
*Knowledge of safeguarding in educational settings
*Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
*Use of BMS or facilities management software systems


Why Apply?
*Competitive pay (Grade 6, Points 7-12)
*Full-time, stable, year-round employment
*Flexible working patterns available
*Opportunity to work in a supportive education environment
*Long-term career stability in facilities / school site management


Apply Today
To apply or find out more, contact Samantha at Tradewind Recruitment on or email
Job number 3758742

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Company Details:
, Tradewind Recruitment
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Education
Tradewind Recruitment specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a ...
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