Why We Were Nominated

Recruiting skilled school caretakers isn’t easy. Schools need reliable, proactive site staff, but with tight budgets and limited time, attracting and onboarding the right people can be a major challenge.

That’s where TIB Services comes in.

We specialise in recruiting mature, community-minded candidatesoften from the emergency services, Armed Forces, engineering, or skilled trades—who are looking for purposeful, flexible work rather than just a paycheque. They bring life experience, a strong work ethic, and a desire to make a difference.

Every candidate we place is:

  • Reliable, proactive and passionate about supporting their community
  • Pre-vetted to KCSIE standards by our in-house Vetting & Safeguarding Specialists (all retired police officers)
  • Trained in advance and ready to hit the ground running from day one

With a pool of over 8,000 skilled individuals, we provide a scalable, low-risk, and cost-effective solution for schools needing temporary or long-term support.

 

A message from our Managing Director

“To be shortlisted in this category is a real honour. It acknowledges not just the quality of our recruitment, but the real-world impact of that work in educational settings nationwide.

"We know that when you're supporting schools, it's not just about filling gaps. It's about finding the right people, at the right time, with the right attitude. Being shortlisted for this award shows we're getting that right, and that means the world to us.”

Nick Orde-Powlett, Managing Director at TIB Services

 

Building on a Strong Track Record

This nomination follows a standout year for TIB Services.

  • In September 2024, we won Recruitment Agency of the Year (10–19 employees) at the Recruiter Awards, in recognition of our people-first approach.
  • In October, we were awarded the Business Scale-Up Award at the Soldiering On Awards, celebrating our commitment to helping military veterans find rewarding work.

 

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See the Impact for Yourself

Want to understand what this work looks like on the ground? Explore our case studies to see how our caretakers are delivering an exceptional service to schools and MATs across the UK.

 

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