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Temporary & permanent vetted caretaker recruitment

Looking for reliable, proactive site staff? We offer specialised school site manager recruitment for all educational settings including schools, trusts, nurseries, colleges, and universities.

Whether you need short-term cover or a permanent hire, we’ve got you covered. All our site managers undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and we adhere to the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, ensuring all candidates are ready to hit the ground running from day one.

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EXPERT CARETAKER & SITE MANAGER HIRING SERVICES

The UK’s only specialist caretaker recruitment service for schools and trusts

Since launching in 2013, TIB Services has built supplier relationships with more than 1,900 schools and multi-academy trusts, providing cost-effective solutions for hiring caretakers, site managers, premises officers and facilities officers.

We focus on attracting mature candidates from backgrounds like the emergency services, military and engineering. These individuals bring transferable skills, valuable life experience and a genuine passion 
for giving back to their communities.  They are proactive, enthusiastic and ready to make a real difference in the schools they support.

As part of our hiring service, we complete Enhanced DBS and KCSIE checks for all our candidates. Alongside comprehensive training in safeguarding, compliance and health & safety, we ensure they are ready to hit the ground running from day one.

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FILLING THE GAP IN SCHOOL CARETAKER RECRUITMENT

Why choose TIB Services?

We’re the UK's only specialist school caretaker recruitment agency with unique insight into the challenges of hiring site staff. Let us handle the time and effort of your school site manager recruitment process to match you with the right candidates quickly and efficiently.
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We have supplier relationships with over 1,900 schools and trusts, providing specialist staffing solutions.
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We have 7,000 excellent candidates, many with backgrounds in the police, military, engineering and trades.
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We're very proud that 97% of our customers have rated the candidate we placed with them as 'excellent'.
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Our capable team has successfully completed over 8,000 compliance and safeguarding training courses.
OUR INNOVATIVE HIRING PROCESS FOR SCHOOL CARETAKERS & SITE MANAGERS

How to hire school caretakers with TIB Services

Discover more about how we match capable, vetted candidates with local schools.
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Targeted recruitment

We focus on attracting people with specific professional backgrounds, transferable skills and a community ethos to recruit the right candidates into the education sector.
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Rigorous interviews

Our Vetting & Safeguarding Specialists, all retired police officers, conduct in-depth interviews to understand the skills, backgrounds and motivations of candidates to assess their suitability for the roles.
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KCSIE pre-vetting

Successful candidates complete thorough KCSIE vetting, including referencing, right-to-work checks, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists. They also undergo Advanced Safeguarding Children training.
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Specialised training

To get our site staff ready for day one, they are all enrolled in online training including Asbestos Handling, Legionella, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and other relevant courses.
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Ready to support local schools

This onboarding process takes a few weeks but means that candidates are fully vetted and ready to start work in schools as soon as we receive a new assignment. 
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Prioritising safety

SAFER RECRUITMENT, SAFER SCHOOLS

Safeguarding children

Child safety is paramount in our hiring process for school site managers and caretakers. Our rigorous selection process fully aligns with the latest DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and we conduct thorough pre-employment checks, including:
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists
  • Government photo ID & Right to Work check
  • Online background checks
  • Employment references
  • Level 2 Safeguarding Children
EMPOWERED CARETAKERS, SAFER SCHOOLS

Our training programme

We believe well-trained caretakers and site managers create safer school environments. Every member of our team has the knowledge and skills to maintain a safe environment — for themselves and the schools they support. Our in-depth training covers:
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • COSHH
  • Fire Warden Certification
  • Legionella Awareness
  • Manual Handling
  • Working at Heights, and Ladder Safety
COST-EFFECTIVE CARETAKER STAFFING SOLUTIONS

Choose the right caretaker recruitment service for your needs

No two schools are the same—and neither are their staffing needs. Whether you’re looking for short-term cover or a permanent addition to your team, our caretaker hiring process for schools is adaptable to your requirements. Our fully vetted candidates can integrate with your current site management team or work independently, ensuring your school’s site maintenance runs smoothly.
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Temporary cover

Need reliable short-term support? We provide pre-screened caretakers for assignments typically ranging from one to six months. Ideal for covering staff absences or filling gaps during recruitment periods.
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Permanent employment

Looking for a long-term team member? We have an innovative candidate selection and screening process, helping you hire school caretakers with confidence and without hassle.
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Temp-to-perm flexibility

We offer the option to transition a temporary hire into a permanent role after 12 weeks of agency cover. It’s the perfect way to trial a candidate before making a long-term decision.

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