School Caretaker - Temporary Cover

School Caretaker - Temporary Cover Location: Brightlingsea - Own transport is preferred Salary: £13.50-£14ph + Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits Hours: 8:30am - 2:30pm Monday-Friday Contract: Temporary - Start date…

Pay rate £13.50 – £14/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 11 September 2026

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Holiday, Pension & Adecco Benefits

School Caretaker - Temporary Cover

Location: Brightlingsea - Own transport is preferred
Salary: £13.50-£14ph + Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits
Hours: 8:30am - 2:30pm Monday-Friday
Contract: Temporary - Start date is Wednesday 16th September to 2nd October

Enhanced DBS on the Online Update Service Required for this position.

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and proactive School Janitor to join our client's team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the school site.
Ensure the school buildings and grounds are clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Open and lock school premises as required.
Conduct routine health and safety checks.
Monitor and report maintenance issues and hazards.
Assist with setting up rooms, halls, and equipment for school events and activities.
Maintain outdoor areas, including pathways, playgrounds, and landscaped spaces.
Liaise with contractors and support planned maintenance work.
Ensure compliance with school health and safety procedures.What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in a janitorial, caretaker, maintenance, or facilities role.
Basic skills in plumbing, decorating, carpentry, or general repairs.
A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Good organisational and time management skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A friendly and professional manner when interacting with pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.
An understanding of health and safety requirements.Why Work for Adecco?

Weekly pay
Candidate of the Month incentives
Boost Rewards Scheme - earn points and access retail discounts
Access to support programmes
Eye care vouchers
Competitive pension schemeWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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