Caretaker

Are you an experienced caretaker/maintenance worker and would like a pivotal role in your local
community? Do you have experience of being a keyholder and relish the responsibility and challenge
this can bring? We require a caretaker on behalf of schools across Liverpool, this exciting opportunity
has arisen for someone to work on an ongoing basis.
BENEFITS
Our staff have a well-deserved reputation as being the best in Merseyside and as a reward for your
hard work and commitment you will benefit from:
- a dedicated, professional and friendly specialist consultant with a 24 hour on-call facility
- competitive rates of pay paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the Agency Workers
Regulations (AWR, 2011)
- access to Free CPD course and Safeguarding Training
- 'recommend a friend' bonus worth up to £300
- flexible hours and working patterns
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Locking or unlocking of the school as required and ensuring general security of the site
- Routine maintenance of school buildings and grounds by undertaking minor repair work, for
example changing light bulbs, erecting shelves, painting and redecorating, or minor plumbing
- Cleaning duties including litter, bins and toilets
- Occasional moving of heavy objects for example stock, furniture or equipment
- Overseeing of external contractors visiting the school site
- Support the school policies and procedures, for example relating to child safeguarding and data
protection, and contributing to the school ethos as a whole
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience of working in a similarly responsible site role, preferably within a school
- Ability to relate well to children and adults alike
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe storage of materials
- Basic Health & Safety knowledge, and willingness to adhere to the Code of Safe Working Practice
(COSWP) for Caretaking and Premises Staff
- A background in plumbing, woodwork or general 'handy-work' or DIY would be advantageous
- The willingness to learn and train on the job
- A strong work ethic, the ability to work as part of a team, and a professional and proactive attitude
WHAT NEXT?
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility checks,
including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and full referencing process, and the
cost of any new police check (DBS) required will be met by the candidate. If you are suitable, an
interview would be offered immediately and you could start working in the school soon after.
To discuss this in more detail, please contact Kia Cunningham via email at
or telephone at the Liverpool branch of Randstad
Education.

ABOUT US
Randstad Education is the UK Market Leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping
teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries

for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000
children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills. The Liverpool
branch is one of the oldest and busiest in the country and has a dedicated team of consultants
working across primary, secondary and SEN, and we now also have a dedicated section looking after
School Support roles such as Catering, Technicians, Administration and Finance.