School Caretaker

School Caretaker  Location: Pontefract Pay rate: Around £12.71 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary until August We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands‑on Caretaker to join a busy school in Pontefract. This is a key role in ensuring the school site remains safe, secure, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. About the role: Working Hours: 37 hours per week  Monday - Friday: Between hours of 6 AM and 5 PM. Around £12.71 Per hour Weekly pay Key Responsibilities: Opening and closing the school site General maintenance and basic repairs Health & safety checks across the premises Setting up rooms for events and school activities Monitoring the security of the site and responding to emergencies Liaising with contractors where required Ensuring outdoor areas and buildings are kept safe and presentable The Ideal Candidate Will: Have previous caretaking, maintenance, or site management experience (school experience desirable) Be practical, proactive, and reliable Understand health & safety requirements in a school environment Be flexible and happy to work split shifts Must have an Enhanced DBS check