School Caretaker in Hatfield - Tradewind Recruitment

School Caretaker - Full-Time (Immediate Start After February Half Term)
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire (with occasional travel to St Albans)
Salary: £23,500 - £33,000+ per annum (depending on experience)
Start Date: 23rd February

We are looking to appoint a reliable and practical School Caretaker to join our small alternative provision school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire from 23rd February, immediately after the February half term. This is a full-time role with split shifts available. While the caretaker will not be required to remain on site all day, the position is full-time and plays a vital role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained.

If all goes well, this role has the potential to become a permanent opportunity for the right person in the next academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unlocking and securing the school site at the beginning of the day

• Locking up and securing the site at the end of the school day

• Ensuring the safety and security of the premises

• Carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

• Monitoring site security and reporting any concerns

• Supporting with health and safety checks

• Occasional travel to support our other site in St Albans

About You:

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy

• Practical and hands-on with basic DIY and maintenance skills

• Able to work independently and manage your own workload

• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner

• Willing to be flexible with working hours (split shifts available)

• Full driving licence preferred due to occasional travel between sites

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £23,500 - £33,000+ per year

• Full-time employment with flexible working patterns

• A supportive and friendly working environment

• The opportunity for a permanent role in the next academic year

How to Apply:
If you are dependable, proactive, and take pride in keeping a site safe and well-run, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short covering statement.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.