School Caretaker - Berkshire

Location: Berkshire

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, full time, 52 weeks per year

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start date: ASAP

A practical role where every day is different. Do you enjoy fixing problems, working with your hands and taking pride in seeing a job properly finished?

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Maintenance and Caretaking Operative to join our Estates Team. This hands-on role will suit someone who enjoys variety, uses their initiative and is happy turning their skills to whatever the day brings.

One day you might repair a door, sort out a plumbing problem or assemble furniture. The next could involve safety checks, preparing spaces for an event or helping maintain the grounds and facilities.

You will help keep the buildings, grounds and facilities safe, secure and well-presented for staff, visitors and guests.

About the role You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across our sites, including general repairs, basic plumbing, simple electrical tasks, painting, decorating and carpentry.

You will also support deliveries, room setups, grounds care, site security and routine compliance checks. Occasional out-of-hours callouts may be required, but these are infrequent and paid as overtime or given back as time off in lieu.

Key responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day repairs and general maintenance

• Diagnose faults and find safe, practical solutions

• Carry out basic plumbing, decorating, carpentry and minor electrical tasks

• Maintain doors, locks, windows, flooring, furniture and fittings

• Complete safety and emergency lighting checks

• Support events, deliveries and equipment moves

• Keep external areas and facilities safe and presentable

• Update maintenance jobs using a smartphone or computer

About you You may have worked in maintenance, facilities, caretaking, property repairs or as a multi-skilled handy person. Previous experience in a similar property-based role would be useful, but it is not essential.

You will need practical maintenance experience, good judgement and the ability to prioritise urgent work.

You will also bring:

• A positive, practical and helpful approach

• Good organisation and time management

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• A polite and professional manner

• The physical ability to lift equipment, use ladders and work outdoors

• A full, clean UK driving licence

A trade qualification or relevant safety certificates would be useful, but are not essential.

What we offer:

• A permanent Monday to Friday role

• A good pension scheme

• Free parking on site

• Uniform and equipment provided

• Meals and refreshments during the working day when catering facilities are operating

• Death in service cover and personal accident insurance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Regular professional development and training opportunities

• Overtime or time off in lieu for occasional callouts

• Varied work with visible results

• Supportive colleagues and a positive working environment

• The chance to become a valued member of the Estates Team

What Happens After You Apply? Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. A member of the recruitment team will contact suitable candidates to discuss their experience and interest in the role.

Suitable candidates will be sent an application pack. The completed form must be returned directly to us. A CV cannot be accepted in place of the official application form.

We will review completed applications and invite shortlisted candidates to interview.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals. Applicants must undergo appropriate background screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.