Caretaker

School Caretaker (Full-Time) – Burgess Hill

Engage Education is working with a supportive and well-established school in Burgess Hill to recruit a full-time School Caretaker. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and proactive individual to join a busy site team and help maintain a safe, secure, and well-presented learning environment across multiple school sites.

The successful candidate will primarily be based in Burgess Hill, with occasional travel required to other local school sites.

About the role:

• Opening and closing the school site daily
• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and site checks
• Ensuring the school premises remain safe, clean, and secure
• Supporting health & safety procedures across the school
• Assisting with room setups and school events where required
• Liaising with contractors and external visitors on site
• Supporting the upkeep of multiple school sites when needed
• Reporting maintenance issues promptly and effectively

Working pattern:

• Full-time position
• Split shifts are expected when working at the Burgess Hill base school
• Non-split shifts are typically worked when supporting other school sites
• Mileage can be claimed for travel from the base school to other school locations

About you:

• Previous caretaking, site, or maintenance experience is desirable
• Good DIY and practical maintenance skills
• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures
• Reliable, flexible, and hardworking approach
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence and a car is required due to travel between sites

Why choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), matching permanent staff rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant
• Free access to CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders
• £50 referral bonus

How to apply
If this role sounds right for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and support you with future opportunities.

All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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