Site Caretaker – Cardiff
Birchwood School
Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year
Become the Site Caretaker Who Helps Birchwood School Shine
Birchwood School is looking for a dedicated and hands‑on Site Caretaker
to help create an environment where children and young people with complex
needs can feel safe, supported, and inspired every day. If you take pride in
practical work, enjoy keeping spaces looking their best, and want every day to
feel meaningful, this role could be perfect for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Site Caretaker, you will play a key role in keeping Birchwood
School running smoothly. Your days will be varied, active, and essential to
ensuring our pupils and staff have a safe and welcoming place to learn.
Your responsibilities will include:
General Maintenance
- Carrying
out daily repairs and planned maintenance
- Completing
essential health and safety checks
- Inspecting
heating, lighting, and alarm systems
- Supporting
cleaning tasks when needed
Grounds & Presentation
- Gardening,
landscaping, and keeping outdoor spaces tidy
- Painting,
decorating, and improving site appearance
- Managing
tools, equipment, and materials
Site Security
- Opening
and closing the school each day
- Performing
regular security checks
- Supporting
traffic flow on site
- Working
with contractors, overseeing site inductions, and supervising when
required
Vehicle Support
- Carrying
out basic checks and cleaning of school vehicles
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and confident in a busy
school setting. Ideally, you’ll have:
• GCSEs/NVQs/SVQs (or equivalent)
• Experience with basic repairs, maintenance, or caretaking
• Clear communication and great organisation
• The ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure
• A basic understanding of health and safety (training available)
• Confidence travelling locally using school vehicles
Qualifications in construction, engineering, or IOSH are an advantage
but not a requirement.
What Matters Most
We value someone who:
• Treats pupils and colleagues with kindness and respect
• Keeps professionalism and confidentiality at the heart of their work
• Is flexible, supportive, and positive
• Takes genuine pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces
What You’ll Gain
Working with Orbis means joining a purpose‑driven, supportive team.
You’ll benefit from:
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus
• Comprehensive health plan after probation
• A friendly working environment
• A varied role where no two days are the same
Apply Today
If you’re ready to become a Site Caretaker who makes a real
difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Birchwood School and help us
maintain exceptional spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive.
Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value
diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive working environment
for all our employees.
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