Caretaker/Premises Manager

  • Eight Corp LTD
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • Feb 23, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

School Caretaker/Premises Manager - Job Description

Role: Caretaker

Contract: Permanent (with potential for Temp-to-Perm)

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Hours: To be confirmed

Location: School site

Role Purpose

To ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean, and well maintained, supporting the day-to-day operation of the school and providing a welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Opening and securing the school buildings and grounds
  • Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
  • Monitoring site security and responding to alarms or issues
  • Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained across the site
  • Setting up rooms and facilities for school activities and events
  • Liaising with contractors and reporting maintenance issues
  • Supporting staff with site-related requests
  • Maintaining outdoor areas, including basic grounds maintenance
Skills & Experience
  • Previous caretaking, site management, or maintenance experience (desirable)
  • Practical DIY and maintenance skills
  • Good understanding of health & safety requirements
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Reliable, flexible, and well organised
  • Good communication skills
Safeguarding
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  • Appointment subject to references and an enhanced DBS check
Additional Information
  • The role is offered on a permanent basis, with the option to start on a temporary-to-permanent arrangement

Working hours will be confirmed during the recruitment process