Experienced School Caretaker Required – Newcastle upon Tyne

We're currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to join a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne on a full-time, permanent basis. The school needs someone who is reliable, practical and confident taking care of its buildings and grounds. You'll be responsible for keeping the premises safe, secure and well maintained, dealing with everyday repairs and making sure the school is ready for pupils and staff each day. This role would suit an experienced school caretaker who enjoys hands-on work, can manage their own workload and understands the importance of maintaining a safe school environment. What You'll Be Responsible For The position involves a range of practical and site-related duties, including: Carrying out general maintenance, minor repairs and routine upkeep of the school premises. Opening and securing the school buildings as required, including keyholding responsibilities. Completing regular health and safety checks and reporting any concerns. Maintaining school grounds, outdoor areas and pathways. Checking facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs. Assisting with furniture moves, room setups and preparations for school activities. Liaising with contractors and supporting maintenance visits when necessary. Responding to urgent site issues and ensuring appropriate action is taken. The Experience We're After Previous experience working as a Caretaker or in a premises-related position within a school is essential. You'll also need to demonstrate: Good general maintenance and basic DIY skills. Knowledge of school site security and health and safety procedures. The ability to work independently and prioritise daily tasks. A responsible and trustworthy approach to keyholding and safeguarding. Good communication skills and a willingness to help staff when needed. Flexibility when dealing with unexpected maintenance or site-related issues. Experience with fire safety checks, basic plumbing, decorating or grounds maintenance would be beneficial. Why Consider This Role? If you're already working in school caretaking and are looking for a permanent position, this is a chance to put your experience to good use. You'll be helping maintain the spaces pupils and staff use every day, with a varied workload that combines practical maintenance, site security and general premises support. Vacancy Details Position: School Caretaker Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear School Type: Primary School Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience If you're an experienced school caretaker looking for your next opportunity in Newcastle, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this position.