Facilities Assistant - Caretaker – Full Time, all year round and permanent
Salary: NLW
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and hard-working school caretaker to work as part of our Estates and Facilities Management team, to ensure our school sites remain safe, secure and maintained to the highest standards for all our users.
The role will involve, but is not restricted to, identifying and undertaking routine repairs, maintenance and improvement work on the school sites, undertaking general caretaking duties including the opening and closing premises, porterage duties (including driving between sites) and health and safety / statutory compliance checks.
The candidate should have prior experience in a similar role / background or experience of working in a building maintenance role and be able to work alone or as part of a team.
We operate on a rotational shift system working on average 37.5hrs per week Monday to Saturday with frequent additional hours available, whilst out of hours school functions and events take place.
All full-time staff receive 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 compulsory days are set aside over the Christmas and New Year period).
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website for more information about our thriving school, which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community www.merchanttaylors.com
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
· The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard
· Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect
· Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood
· Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School’s Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy
· Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School
The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is appropriate.
School Safeguarding Statement
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
For further details and to apply, please visit www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/support-staff-vacancies
Candidates should submit an application form via email to [email protected] or alternatively post to Human Resources Department, Merchant Taylors’ School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP.
Closing date: Friday 24th July 2026 at midday however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
