School Caretaker

Description:

Full-Time School Caretaker

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Wirral area
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only (with some flexibility during school holidays)
Duration: Initially for the academic year, with potential extension

Tradewind Recruitment are working on behalf of a secondary school in the Wirral area to recruit a reliable and proactive School Caretaker. This is a full-time, term-time-only position (with occasional holiday work), ideal for someone with a strong sense of responsibility, good maintenance skills, and a commitment to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.

Key Requirements:

Previous experience in a caretaker, site supervisor, or facilities/maintenance role

Good knowledge of basic maintenance, health & safety, and security procedures

A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently

Flexibility to manage a range of tasks from minor repairs to setting up school events

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Basic IT skills for logging maintenance requests or completing compliance checks

We Offer:

A supportive and friendly school environment where your work is valued

A varied and active role where no two days are the same

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Why Work Through Tradewind?

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE

Liverpool's top-rated education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews

Access to exclusive CPD through our partnership with The National College

Support from a dedicated consultant with experience placing site staff in schools

Strong partnerships with schools across Merseyside, offering more opportunities

How to Apply:

To express interest or request more information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV to as soon as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be required