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Kirk Hammerton CE Primary School & Green Hammerton CE Primary School

Are you reliable, practical and take pride in creating safe, clean and welcoming environments? We are looking for a motivated individual to provide a combination of caretaking and cleaning services at 2 of our village schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, taking ownership of site standards and helping ensure our school communities are safe, secure and well maintained.

Available Locations & Hours

Kirk Hammerton CE Primary School (Evening only)

• 3 hours cleaning per evening
• 1 hour caretaking per evening
• Start time can be flexible, but no later than 5:00pm

Green Hammerton CE Primary School (Morning only)

• 30 minutes cleaning per day
• 1.5 hours caretaking per day
• Start time from 6:30am
• Some flexibility available, approximately 15 minutes later if required, or earlier starts are possible
   

Applications are welcomed from candidates interested in either location or both locations combined.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide high-quality cleaning and caretaking services to help maintain a safe, secure and hygienic environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Duties will include a mixture of cleaning, site maintenance and security responsibilities. Information drawn from the cleaner and caretaker role profiles.

Cleaning Duties Include

• Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors
• Cleaning classrooms, offices and communal areas
• Safe use and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Maintaining cleaning records where required

Caretaking Duties

• Opening and securing school buildings
• Responding appropriately to alarms and site issues
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks
• Supporting furniture moves and general portering duties
• Liaising with school staff, contractors and building users to ensure effective service delivery 

 What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience of cleaning or maintaining buildings
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and practical maintenance tasks
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach to work
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and site safety

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• A local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• Travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing 

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.  

Contact and More information

For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact Elvyra Atkin elvyra.atkin@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 27^th September 2026

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £13.28- £13.92 per hour

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Sector: Housing

Sector: Management and Maintenance

Job Role: Technician