Primary School Caretaker / Cleaner DE6 1EJ
Ashbourne
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Caretaker / Cleaner \- DE6 1EJ
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We are looking to recruit a reliable, hardworking and proactive Caretaker/Cleaner to join the team from August 2026\.
This is a varied and important role helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Due to the nature of the role, we are ideally looking for someone local who can respond flexibly when required.
Hours \& Pay
- + Monday to Friday
+ All year round position
+ £14\.00 per hour
- The role will typically consist of approximately 3 hours in the morning from around 6:45am, and 4 hours in the afternoon from approximately 2:30pm–6:30pm.
- Approximately 1\.5–2 hours per day will involve cleaning duties, with the remaining hours focused on caretaking responsibilities including opening/locking the school, site maintenance, compliance checks and general upkeep of the premises.
- However, flexibility will be required depending on the needs of the school.
Main Duties Include
- Unlocking and locking the school premises
- Opening blinds and preparing the school each morning
- Replenishing soap, hand towels and tissues
- Controlling gates at set times
- General DIY and maintenance tasks (non\-electrical/non\-gas)
- Cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, dusting and litter picking
- Maintaining the school grounds and hall floor cleanliness
- Leaf clearing, snow clearing and gritting when required
- Setting up the school hall stage when needed
Compliance \& Safety Duties
- Daily emergency exit and fire panel checks
- Weekly fire alarm testing and water flushing
- Monthly water temperature, emergency lighting and fire safety checks
- Meter readings for gas, electric and water
- Six\-monthly ladder inspections
Additional Responsibilities
- Managing cleaning products and stock levels
- Liaising with the school admin team and Business Operations Manager
- Supporting contractors and responding to emergency call\-outs where required
- Flexibility around working hours to support school operations
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is trustworthy and dependable
- Can work independently and use initiative
- Has good practical maintenance skills
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards
- Is flexible and approachable
- Has previous caretaking, site management or cleaning experience (preferred but not essential)
Company Overview
Please visit https://spotlesslyclean.com/ for more information
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