Multi-Site Maintenance Staff/Caretaker
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- WhereSt Austell
- HoursPart time
- Pay£27,316 - £30,145 per year
- Posted9 October 2026
- Closes23 October 2026
Academy sites available range from the below and will be discussed at interview
- Reduth
- Bodmin
- Liskeard
- Dartington
Occasional travel to other Trust academies may also be required.
We are seeking two skilled and dependable Multi‑Site Maintenance Staff/Caretakers to help maintain our academies to an exceptional standard. In this hands‑on role, they will organise and carry out both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring our buildings remain safe, compliant, and in optimum working condition. From routine checks to essential repairs, their work will directly support the smooth running of our educational environments.
Candidates will bring strong practical skills and experience across a range of building maintenance tasks, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, drainage, lock fixing, and painting and decorating. A good understanding of the challenges involved in maintaining an educational setting would be beneficial.
Alongside technical ability, you will demonstrate strong awareness of Health & Safety, COSHH regulations, risk management, record‑keeping, contractor supervision, site security, and the ongoing upkeep of grounds and external areas. You will communicate effectively, interact professionally with staff and visitors, and play an essential role within our wider Estates Team.
The successful applicants will be someone who embodies our Trust values, has diverse experience, as well as a passion for working with young people with additional needs.
For a full list of duties, please see the job description below.
Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and we may carry out an online check.
We may close this vacancy early as we review applications as they are received, to ensure you are considered for this role, please do not wait for the deadline to submit your application.
What this role involves
General background for caretaker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance checks and minor repairs
- Book outside contractors for major repair work
- Make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
- Typical pay (UK)
- £22,000 starting · £30,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 38 to 42 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Wave Multi Academy Trust's own careers site.
