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Published
Location
Derby, Derbyshire
Role Type
Full-time, Temporary, Permanent
Salary
£12.50 - £13.00 per hour
Facilities Management
Job Ref: JO-2507-66624_1752852926

🧹 School Caretaker

📍 Location: Derby
🕗 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
💰 Pay: £12.50 per hour

Blue Arrow Derby are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hands-on Caretaker to join a fantastic school in Derby! If you're someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, loves variety and is ready to get stuck in, we want to hear from you!


What you'll be doing

🛠️ General site maintenance, minor repairs and basic DIY

🚪 Opening and locking the site daily

🧼 Cleaning classrooms, dining areas, changing rooms and hallways to a high standard

🧽 Litter picking and keeping outdoor areas tidy (grassed and artificial)

🪑 Setting up and putting away furniture for lessons and events

📦 Recording deliveries and maintaining stock levels of supplies

🧯 Fire warden duties including evacuating vulnerable individuals when needed

🗂️ Supporting lunchtime service and helping to clean up afterwards

👷‍♂️ Assisting external contractors and managing maintenance works

📋 Carrying out compliance checks and logging findings



✅ What we're looking for:

  • Previous caretaker, janitor, handyperson or site supervisor experience is helpful (but not essential)
  • Enhanced Child DBS dated within the last 12 months (or willingness to obtain - we can help!)
  • Able to lift and carry furniture and equipment
  • Confident communicator with a can-do attitude
  • Able to work independently and manage your time effectively
  • Familiar with cleaning products, equipment and safe practices




💙 Why Blue Arrow?

📲 Weekly pay straight to your account

🧾 Access to our app and online portal

📞 24/7 support from dedicated consultants

🌟 "Superstar of the Month" recognition scheme

🧓 Auto-enrolment into pension scheme



👇 What next?

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in a school setting, hit apply now and we'll be in touch.
Applications are responded to within 48 hours!

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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