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Caretaker in County Durham

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County Durham, DL17
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Closing date: 21/12/26

Caretaker – County Durham (Temporary, Pupil Referral Unit)

We are looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join a Pupil Referral Unit as a caretaker, based in the County Durham area. This role involves opening up the school each morning, responding to day-to-day maintenance requests, carrying out basic DIY and site upkeep, and moving supplies and equipment as needed (porterage). You may also be asked to support at nearby sites, all within a 5-minute drive of each other. Your work will help to keep school areas clear and tidy, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff and pupils.

Salary: £13.45–£14.80 per hour (£15.07–£16.59 including rolled up holiday pay), paid monthly.

About TIB Services

We are a recruitment agency acting on behalf of a school, connecting reliable candidates with rewarding roles in local education settings.

Your Responsibilities

  • Opening up the school site in the morning and securing it at the end of the day
  • Responding promptly to maintenance requests and minor repairs
  • Carrying out basic DIY tasks across the site
  • Porterage – moving deliveries, furniture, and equipment as required
  • Supporting site upkeep across nearby locations (within a short drive)
  • Keeping areas clear and tidy for the safety of pupils and staff
  • Following all site health & safety and safeguarding procedures

What we're looking for

  • Reliable, professional, and proactive approach to work
  • Practical DIY and maintenance skills
  • Understanding of the importance of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety in an educational setting
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to support at more than one nearby site if needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community
  • Ongoing support from our team
  • Reliable payment on a monthly basis
  • Flexible, short-term work suited to your lifestyle

Trusted & Accredited

We welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds, and encourage mature candidates and those returning to work to apply. TIB Services is proud to be:

  • An Age Friendly Employer (Centre for Ageing Better)
  • Rest Less Age Inclusive Employer
  • REC Corporate Member
  • REC Audited Education award holder
  • Signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant
  • National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) Partner
  • National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) Partner

How to Apply

Interested in this rewarding role? Please complete our short application form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.


Join Us in Making a Difference

At TIB Services, we believe all staff and students deserve a safe and welcoming school environment. Your experience and reliability can help make that happen.

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.

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