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 candidates—often 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:
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.
“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
This nomination follows a standout year for TIB Services.
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.