Job Description

Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a full time Caretaker in Malton North Yorkshire. This role is ideally to start on the 6th October, and will last until at least Christmas 2025. This is to cover a vacant position, so there is potential for this booking to go permanent if the candidate is enjoying the placement and is looking for permanent work. Payment for this position can be up to £18 per hour. The school site is open 6:30AM to 6:30 PM, and operates on shifts that are usually 6:30AM - 2PM, or 10:30AM - 6:30PM.

Some of your duties may include:

Maintenance and Repairs

  • Carrying out minor repairs (e.g., fixing doors, windows, furniture).
  • Performing routine maintenance of school buildings, fixtures, and fittings.
  • Keeping heating, lighting, and plumbing systems functional.

Cleaning and Waste Management

  • Ensuring external areas (playgrounds, car parks, paths) are clean and safe.

Managing waste disposal and recycling.

Security

  • Opening and locking the school premises (gates, doors, windows).
  • Setting and disabling alarms as necessary.
  • Responding to security issues or alarm activations (including out-of-hours).

Health and Safety

  • Conducting regular health and safety checks (e.g., fire alarms, emergency exits).
  • Ensuring pathways are safe during bad weather (e.g., gritting in winter).

This school is located around the Malton area, and is most easily accessible via car. There is a large onsite car park for those candidates who do drive.

Tradewind will also support your development during your placement and beyond through our fantastic CPD via The National College. You will be put onto all of the same CPD as permanent staff members, and encouraged to grow.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Has experience as a caretaker (desirable)
  • Have experience working within schools in the UK (desirable)
  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • CV must cover the full CV History
  • Legal right to work in the UK

If you're an experienced or recently qualified Caretaker looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Alex Bateman on 01482 238878 / alex.bateman@twrecruitment.com

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer