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Premises Officer / Caretaker (Education Sector)

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£22k - £23.2k Annual
Full-Time
Location: Barnoldswick, Barlick, Lancashire (BB18)

Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Split Shifts: 7:00am - 10:00am & 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday)

About the Employer:

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, holistic alternative education provision with multiple campuses across the region. This dedicated school provides a nurturing, safe, and deeply supportive learning environment for vulnerable young people who thrive outside of mainstream education. Committed to a proactive "Safer School Culture", they ensure every pupil is given the tools to make a positive transition into further education, employment, or training.

The Role:

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and versatile Premises Officer / Caretaker to manage and maintain our Barnoldswick campus. This is a vital position that directly impacts the daily lives of our students by ensuring the school environment is safe, warm, clean, and secure.

This role operates on a split-shift pattern to ensure the campus is fully operational before staff and pupils arrive, and safely locked down after they leave.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Security & Safety: Act as a primary keyholder; handle morning opening, evening lock-up, alarm monitoring, and contractor supervision.

Maintenance & Repairs: Undertake basic DIY, minor plumbing, joinery, and general repairs promptly and safely.

Compliance Checks: Conduct and log critical statutory safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and legionella monitoring.

Cleaning & Grounds: Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks to maintain high hygiene standards; manage grounds maintenance, including litter picking and winter gritting.

Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to school safeguarding policies (KCSIE) to maintain a vigilant, safe environment for vulnerable pupils.

What We Are Looking For (Person Specification):

Experience: Proven experience in caretaking, site maintenance, commercial cleaning, or facilities management (education sector experience is highly desirable but not essential).

Skills: Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations; ability to execute basic practical repairs confidently.

Attributes: A calm, professional, and approachable manner, with the ability to interact positively with young people facing complex barriers to learning.

Flexibility: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance (to occasionally support nearby partner campuses if required).

Vetting: Must be willing to undergo a rigorous Safer Recruitment process, including an Enhanced DBS check and full reference history.

Benefits:

35 days holiday per annum.

Access to a comprehensive, ongoing CPD toolkit and specialist safeguarding training.

A supportive, transparent, and rewarding working environment.

How to Apply:

If you want to play a key role in a school that changes lives, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration

Reference: 225339344

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CV-Library

Premises Officer / Caretaker (Education Sector)

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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Barnoldswick, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£22k - £23.2k Annual
Full-Time
Location: Barnoldswick, Barlick, Lancashire (BB18)

Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Split Shifts: 7:00am - 10:00am & 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday)

About the Employer:

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, holistic alternative education provision with multiple campuses across the region. This dedicated school provides a nurturing, safe, and deeply supportive learning environment for vulnerable young people who thrive outside of mainstream education. Committed to a proactive "Safer School Culture", they ensure every pupil is given the tools to make a positive transition into further education, employment, or training.

The Role:

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and versatile Premises Officer / Caretaker to manage and maintain our Barnoldswick campus. This is a vital position that directly impacts the daily lives of our students by ensuring the school environment is safe, warm, clean, and secure.

This role operates on a split-shift pattern to ensure the campus is fully operational before staff and pupils arrive, and safely locked down after they leave.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Security & Safety: Act as a primary keyholder; handle morning opening, evening lock-up, alarm monitoring, and contractor supervision.

Maintenance & Repairs: Undertake basic DIY, minor plumbing, joinery, and general repairs promptly and safely.

Compliance Checks: Conduct and log critical statutory safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and legionella monitoring.

Cleaning & Grounds: Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks to maintain high hygiene standards; manage grounds maintenance, including litter picking and winter gritting.

Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to school safeguarding policies (KCSIE) to maintain a vigilant, safe environment for vulnerable pupils.

What We Are Looking For (Person Specification):

Experience: Proven experience in caretaking, site maintenance, commercial cleaning, or facilities management (education sector experience is highly desirable but not essential).

Skills: Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations; ability to execute basic practical repairs confidently.

Attributes: A calm, professional, and approachable manner, with the ability to interact positively with young people facing complex barriers to learning.

Flexibility: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance (to occasionally support nearby partner campuses if required).

Vetting: Must be willing to undergo a rigorous Safer Recruitment process, including an Enhanced DBS check and full reference history.

Benefits:

35 days holiday per annum.

Access to a comprehensive, ongoing CPD toolkit and specialist safeguarding training.

A supportive, transparent, and rewarding working environment.

How to Apply:

If you want to play a key role in a school that changes lives, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration
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Reference: 225339344

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