Caretaker

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference CARETWHITE_1793622277
Closing date December 2, 2026
Location Bolton, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Assistant

Location: Whitefield, BuryHours: Monday to Friday - Full-timeContract: Long-term opportunityPay Rate: £13.50 per hour (subject to confirmation)

We are currently recruiting for a reliable, hardworking and proactive School Caretaker to join a busy school site in the Whitefield area of Bury.

This is a great opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring the school premises are secure and carrying out lock-up duties when required.
  • Litter picking and emptying external bins.
  • Keeping car parks, playgrounds and outdoor areas clean and tidy.
  • Using a leaf blower to clear leaves and debris.
  • Gritting pathways and external areas during colder weather.
  • Carrying out basic touch-up painting and decorating.
  • Completing general handyman duties and minor repairs.
  • Responding to basic site maintenance issues, including water leaks.
  • Assisting with fire alarm procedures in line with training and site protocols.
  • Supporting the wider site team with general caretaking duties.

    • The Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities or handyman role.
  • Practical and confident carrying out general repairs and maintenance.
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
  • Proactive with a good eye for detail.
  • Able to follow health and safety procedures.
  • Enhanced DBS or willingness to undertake the necessary checks.

    • Working Hours & Benefits:

  • Monday to Friday.
  • Full-time hours.
  • £13.50 per hour (subject to confirmation).
  • Long-term position with consistent weekday working hours.

    • How to Apply

    If you are an experienced caretaker, handyman or maintenance operative looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity in Whitefield, Bury, we would love to hear from you.

    Apply today to be considered!

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

    Apply now