Tradewind Recruitment

Location: Barnoldswick, Barlick, Lancashire (BB18) Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Split Shifts: 7:00am - 10:00am & 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday) About the Employer: We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, holistic alternative education provision with multiple campuses across the region. This dedicated school provides a nurturing, safe, and deeply supportive learning environment for vulnerable young people who thrive outside of mainstream education. Committed to a proactive "Safer School Culture", they ensure every pupil is given the tools to make a positive transition into further education, employment, or training. The Role: We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and versatile Premises Officer / Caretaker to manage and maintain our Barnoldswick campus. This is a vital position that directly impacts the daily lives of our students by ensuring the school environment is safe, warm, clean, and secure. This role operates on a split-shift pattern to ensure the campus is fully operational before staff and pupils arrive, and safely locked down after they leave. Key Responsibilities: Site Security & Safety: Act as a primary keyholder; handle morning opening, evening lock-up, alarm monitoring, and contractor supervision. Maintenance & Repairs: Undertake basic DIY, minor plumbing, joinery, and general repairs promptly and safely. Compliance Checks: Conduct and log critical statutory safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and legionella monitoring. Cleaning & Grounds: Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks to maintain high hygiene standards; manage grounds maintenance, including litter picking and winter gritting. Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to school safeguarding policies (KCSIE) to maintain a vigilant, safe environment for vulnerable pupils. What We Are Looking For (Person Specification): Experience: Proven experience in caretaking, site maintenance, commercial cleaning, or facilities management (education sector experience is highly desirable but not essential). Skills: Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations; ability to execute basic practical repairs confidently. Attributes: A calm, professional, and approachable manner, with the ability to interact positively with young people facing complex barriers to learning. Flexibility: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance (to occasionally support nearby partner campuses if required). Vetting: Must be willing to undergo a rigorous Safer Recruitment process, including an Enhanced DBS check and full reference history. Benefits: 35 days holiday per annum. Access to a comprehensive, ongoing CPD toolkit and specialist safeguarding training. A supportive, transparent, and rewarding working environment. How to Apply: If you want to play a key role in a school that changes lives, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

Caretaker Required - Primary School (South Sheffield) Location: South Sheffield Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm Contract: Full-time Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for an experienced Caretaker to join a welcoming primary school in South Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and practical individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-prepared school environment for pupils and staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for opening the school each morning, ensuring the site is ready for the start of the school day, and supporting the smooth running of the premises. Key responsibilities will include: Opening the school site each morning and preparing the building for staff and students Carrying out general caretaking and facilities duties Ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, and well maintained Completing basic maintenance tasks and reporting any issues Supporting contractors and visitors on site when required Managing site checks and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed The ideal candidate will: Have previous experience working in a caretaking, premises, or facilities management role Be practical, reliable, and able to work independently Have good organisational skills and attention to detail Take pride in maintaining a high standard of the school environment Have experience working within a school or similar setting (desirable) Important requirements: A current DBS on the Update Service is required before starting the role Previous caretaking or facilities experience is essential This is a straight day shift from 7:00am - 3:00pm; there is no split shift involved. If you are interested in this opportunity and have the relevant experience, please apply today.