Caretaker / Site Operative

Trafford, M41 | £13 per hour | Monday - Friday, 6am - 10am & 2:45pm - 6pm | 33.75 hours per week | Term-Time Only | Temporary/Ongoing

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Caretaker / Site Operative to work on an ongoing basis at a school in Trafford. This term-time only role provides the opportunity to maintain high standards across school premises while supporting a friendly, professional team. A job share option is available, with one person covering the morning shift (20 hours) and another covering the afternoon shift (13.75 hours).

Key Duties

• Lock and unlock the site and ensure security at all times.

• Undertake cleaning duties to maintain high internal and external standards, supporting the existing cleaning team.

• Perform general maintenance routines, including painting.

• Assemble and move furniture as required.

• Care for equipment, materials, and storage areas used in cleaning.

• Provide efficient removal, storage, and waste disposal services.

• Identify and report building or equipment faults promptly.

• Prepare rooms for use, including functions and events, and clear rooms afterwards.

• Participate in required training.

• Complete all duties in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, policies, and safe systems of work.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with all contacts.

• Ability to follow simple instructions accurately.

• Experience in cleaning functions and associated duties to a high standard.

• Ability to use building cleaning materials and equipment safely (training provided where necessary).

• Current enhanced DBS certificate.

Behaviours

• Commitment to continuous service improvement.

• Personal commitment to self-development.

• Flexibility to undertake other duties contributing to service delivery.

• Willingness to carry out duties in line with company policies.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay.

• Accrued holiday entitlement.

• Pension contributions.

• Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme.

• Dedicated Account Manager.

• Immediate start available.

Interested?

Apply now to join a supportive school environment and make a real impact on the upkeep and smooth running of the site.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.