Are you a proactive, hands-on maintenance professional ready to ensure site security, safety, and mechanical efficiency within a busy secondary school environment? This could be an exceptional opportunity to join an active campus premises team in Bradford and make an immediate impact.

• Welcoming, community-focused 11 to 18 secondary academy in Bradford

• School Caretaker to manage daily building security, repairs, and compliance logs

• Full-time, year-round role (Shift-Pattern Framework) | ASAP Start

Our client is seeking a professional, reliable, and practical School Caretaker to join their active campus premises team immediately. Operating on a rotating shift pattern (early mornings/late evening lockups), this role is ideal for a handy technician or maintenance professional looking for a stable, highly supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will share day-to-day responsibility for the physical security and smooth running of the school estate. Key duties include executing morning unlocking or evening lockup routines, performing first-line reactive fabric repairs (basic plumbing, carpentry, and painting fixes), overseeing assembly and exam hall setups, and executing routine statutory safety tests (weekly fire alarm drills, emergency lighting checks, and water hygiene temperature logs).

The premises department benefits from a dedicated, well-equipped facility workshop, modern asset tracking software, and a highly collaborative team structure where support staff are heavily valued.

School Information

This vibrant secondary academy in Bradford is known for its warm community atmosphere, outstanding student conduct, and dedication to its support faculty. Senior leaders prioritize balanced workloads, visible administrative support, and an open management track. Staff benefit from outstanding facilities and fully funded training opportunities (including manual handling, working at heights, and COSHH compliance).

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in school caretaking, building maintenance, or a relevant structural trade discipline

• Strong hands-on competency in general maintenance tasks (DIY, minor plumbing, painting, basic carpentry)

• Clear understanding of basic health and safety parameters, manual handling, and safe chemical storage (COSHH guidelines)

• Basic IT literacy, with the confidence to check email runs and update maintenance tickets on digital dashboards

Application

To be considered for this School Caretaker position with an immediate start, please forward your CV as soon as possible.