MEETING LOCAL DEMAND

Supporting Birmingham’s schools

Birmingham is home to over 300 primary schools, 90 secondary schools, and various independent and special schools. At TIB Services, we’re dedicated to helping them hire trustworthy, skilled, and pre-vetted site staff.

As the UK's only specialist agency in school caretaker recruitment, we understand the vital role that dedicated site staff play. We carefully select each candidate based on their professional background, reliability and commitment to their local community. 

As a result, we provide schools with caretakers who are ready to hit the ground running, and candidates with rewarding, flexible job opportunities.

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VETTED CARETAKER RECRUITMENT

How to hire a school caretaker in Birmingham

We specialise in recruiting reliable site staff for schools, trusts, nurseries, colleges, and universities across Birmingham. We manage the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and vetting candidates to conducting interviews and onboarding to make sure our candidates are fully prepared to start on day one. 

We offer both short-term cover and permanent school caretaker placements, providing schools with access to top-quality candidates when they need them. Here’s how we do this:
  • Targeted recruitment: We attract skilled, proactive individuals with a strong sense of community, mainly from backgrounds in the emergency services, military, engineering, or trades.
  • Rigorous interviews: Our Vetting & Safeguarding Specialists, all retired police officers, conduct thorough interviews to assess each candidates’ suitability for the role.
  • Pre-vetting: Every candidate undergoes Enhanced DBS and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) checks before starting.
  • Onboarding: Candidates receive full training in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety, so they are fully prepared from day one.
CHOOSE A REWARDING ROLE

How to become a school caretaker in Birmingham

Looking for a new and rewarding role? Birmingham offers a diverse range of opportunities within its education sector, whether you aspire to work in a vibrant secondary school or a close-knit primary, we can help you find the perfect fit that is flexible around your current schedule.

We’re looking for mature, reliable individuals with a can-do attitude and passion for the local community to join our team. What we offer:
  • Flexible roles: Choose from full-time, part-time, temporary, or permanent school caretaker opportunities in Birmingham.
  • Fair pay & benefits: Reliable pay, mileage reimbursement beyond 10 miles, rolled-up holiday pay, pension contributions (where applicable), and paid lunch breaks for full working days.
  • Free training and checks: Including courses in safeguarding, compliance and health & safety, plus an Enhanced DBS.
FROM ASTON TO TYSELEY

Serving schools across Birmingham

We’re able to fill local school caretaker job vacancies with excellent candidates across the whole of Birmingham, including (but not limited to) the areas listed.

  • Aston
  • Digbeth
  • Edgbaston
  • Erdington
  • Hall Green
  • Handsworth Wood
  • Harborne
  • Longbridge
  • Moseley
  • Northfield
  • Stechford
  • Tyseley
NEED ANSWERS?

Frequently asked questions

Here’s everything schools and candidates in Birmingham need to know.
  • While formal qualifications and specific facilities management experience are not always essential for school caretaker roles, we prioritise candidates who demonstrate:
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Effective problem-solving abilities
    • Practical DIY and maintenance skills
    Above all, we value a genuine desire to make a positive contribution to the school community. Learn more.
  • Start by submitting our short enquiry form. Our expert Resourcing Team will be in touch to discuss your specific staffing requirements in detail. We manage all Enhanced DBS and KCSIE checks, ensuring that all candidates are thoroughly pre-vetted and have undergone essential safeguarding, workplace safety compliance, and health and safety training in advance.
  • TIB Services is the UK's only specialist caretaker recruitment service dedicated solely to the education sector. We possess a deep understanding of the unique challenges involved in recruiting for these vital positions and what makes an excellent candidate.
  • The cost of hiring a caretaker can vary depending on several factors, including the required hours, specific responsibilities, and the duration of the contract. Contact us today for a personalised quote tailored to your needs.
  • Local caretakers are essential for the efficient operation of schools. We have unique insight into the challenges involved when recruiting for these roles and the qualities that make a candidate successful in these roles. Through our pre-vetting and training process, our caretakers are able to make a significant contribution from day one.

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specialist caretaker recruitment agency

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