Caretaker

Location: Witton-le-Wear, County Durham
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Split shifts preferred - Monday to Friday
Morning Shift: 6:00am - 10:00am
Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Total Hours: Up to 35 hours per week

Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker / Cleaner to work at a school based in Witton-le-Wear.

The school is ideally looking for someone who can cover a split shift, incorporating both caretaking and cleaning duties. However, candidates who are only available for morning or afternoon shifts, or who can undertake either caretaking or cleaning duties, are still encouraged to apply.

• Opening and securing the school premises, ensuring the site is safe and ready for staff and pupils.

• Carrying out general caretaking and site maintenance duties.

• Completing routine health and safety checks and reporting any maintenance issues.

• Undertaking minor repairs and general upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas to a high standard.

• Emptying bins, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.

• Ensuring cleaning supplies and equipment are stored safely.

• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school premises.

• An Enhanced DBS check is essential, ideally registered on the DBS Update Service.

• Previous caretaking, cleaning or maintenance experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

• A reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.

• Ability to work independently and manage daily tasks effectively.

• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.

• A willingness to undertake relevant training, which can be provided where required.

The preferred working pattern is:

• 6:00am - 10:00am: Opening the school, general caretaking and cleaning duties.

• 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Cleaning duties, general site checks and securing the premises.

The school is happy to consider candidates who cannot commit to both shifts, so please still get in touch if you are available for either the morning or afternoon hours.

If you are interested in this opportunity and have the relevant DBS clearance, please contact Berry Recruitment, Darlington, for further information.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in school caretaking, cleaning, facilities maintenance or similar roles.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.