Caretaker

School Caretaker Needed in Newport - Long-Term Opportunity
Competitive Pay | Supportive School | Excellent Working Environment
Aspire People are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and well-respected school in Newport to recruit a School Caretaker for a long-term position.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive school community that takes great pride in providing a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The school is known for its positive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to supporting its staff.
The Role:

Opening and securing the school site, including alarm setting and security checks.
Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks across the school.
Ensuring the school grounds, playgrounds, and communal areas are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
Conducting routine health and safety inspections and reporting any maintenance issues.
Setting up rooms and facilities for assemblies, meetings, examinations, and school events.
Liaising with contractors and monitoring maintenance work carried out on site.
Managing waste disposal and maintaining stock levels of site supplies and equipment.
Supporting the day-to-day running of the school site and responding promptly to maintenance concerns.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have previous experience in a Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Maintenance, or Facilities role.
Possess strong practical DIY and maintenance skills.
Have a good understanding of health and safety procedures.
Be reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
Take pride in maintaining high standards throughout the school environment.
Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.

What's on Offer:

Competitive rates of pay.
A long-term position within a highly regarded Newport school.
A supportive and welcoming working environment.
The opportunity to play a key role within the school community.
Ongoing support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant.

If you are an experienced Caretaker or Site Supervisor looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in Newport, we would love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks