£19 Per hour
Undetermined
Onsite
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Summary: The role of School Caretaker (Key Holder) in Tunbridge Wells involves ensuring the safety and readiness of the school premises for staff and pupils. This temp-to-perm position requires the caretaker to open the site daily, conduct health and safety checks, and perform minor maintenance tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for site security and compliance with health and safety regulations. Immediate start is available, with potential for extended hours based on school needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Unlocking and opening the school site daily at 7:00am
- Carrying out morning health & safety checks
- Ensuring the premises are safe, secure, and fully operational
- Minor maintenance and basic repairs
- Monitoring site security and reporting any issues
- Liaising with school staff and contractors as required
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
Key Skills:
- Previous experience working in a school caretaker role or a very similar environment
- Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
- Ability to provide satisfactory references
- Strong understanding of site security and health & safety
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
Salary (Rate): £18.50 per hour
City: Tunbridge Wells
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
School Caretaker (Key Holder)
Location: Tunbridge Wells, TN9
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 1:00pm
Total Hours: 25 hours per week
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Time: Immediate / ASAP
We are seeking a reliable and experienced School Caretaker to work at a school in Tunbridge Wells (TN9). This is a temp-to-perm position with the opportunity to extend the working day up to 6 hours, subject to school requirements.
The successful candidate will be a key holder, responsible for opening the site and ensuring the school is safe, secure, and ready for staff and pupils each day.
Key Responsibilities
Unlocking and opening the school site daily at 7:00am
Carrying out morning health & safety checks
Ensuring the premises are safe, secure, and fully operational
Minor maintenance and basic repairs
Monitoring site security and reporting any issues
Liaising with school staff and contractors as required
Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
Previous experience working in a school caretaker role or a very similar environment
Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
Ability to provide satisfactory references
Strong understanding of site security and health & safety
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
Please note:
DBS and reference checks are mandatory and non-negotiable. Applications without agreement to these checks will not be considered.