Caretaker in Birmingham

Caretaker – Primary School (Temporary) in Birmingham

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive Caretaker to join a friendly primary school based in the Birmingham area. This is a temporary position with flexible working patterns—either starting early before children arrive or later in the day after pupils have gone home, for around 7.5 hours per day. You’ll play a vital part in keeping the school site safe, functional, and welcoming. Tasks will include DIY, general maintenance, porterage, general upkeep, and there may be a need to assist with fire alarm checks.

About TIB Services

TIB Services is a trusted organisation and recruitment agency specialising in placing reliable site staff in schools. We are acting on behalf of a local primary school to find the right person for this important role.

Your Responsibilities

• Carrying out general DIY repairs and site maintenance
• Ensuring all areas are kept clear and tidy
• Assisting with porterage around the site (moving equipment and supplies)
• Supporting the general upkeep of the school grounds and buildings
• Potentially assisting with routine fire alarm checks

What We're Looking For

• Reliable, professional, and proactive approach
• Strong DIY and general maintenance skills
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment
• Good awareness of compliance and health & safety regulations

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community
• Flexible working patterns to suit your schedule
• Reliable monthly payment
• Ongoing support from our team
• Access to workplace pension (if eligible)
• Holiday pay accrued on all hours worked

Trusted & Accredited

We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds, actively encouraging mature and semi-retired candidates. TIB Services is proud to be an age-diverse, supportive, and inclusive employer. Our accreditations include:

• Age Friendly Employer (Centre for Ageing Better)
• REC member
• Rest Less Age Inclusive Employer
• Signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant
• NARPO partner

How to Apply

Interested? Complete our short application form and a member of the TIB Services team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

We believe everyone deserves the chance to contribute to their local community in a meaningful way. If you’re looking for flexible, rewarding work that truly matters, we want to hear from you.

Disclosure requirement: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must not be barred from working in this role and will be required to disclose all convictions, including those that are spent and unspent, as part of the recruitment process.