Maintenance Caretaker

  • Job Reference: 00001645-1
  • Date Posted: 30 January 2026
  • Recruiter: Education South West
  • Location: Newton Abbot
  • Salary: £13.68 Per Hour
  • Sector: Education, Real Estate & Property
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

MAINTENANCE CARETAKER REQUIRED
Coombeshead Academy

Are you handy with a drill?
Do you like a bit of DIY?
Do you enjoy the outdoors too, perhaps a touch of strimming?
What about combining this with your people-friendly demeanour, and play a part in supporting the smooth running of the school?

This is a great opportunity to be part of the community and part of the team at Coombeshead Academy!

We are looking for a maintenance caretaker to support the building and site maintenance of the school site at Coombeshead Academy (Newton Abbot).

Current UK driving licence required.

Full Time: 37 hours per week
£13.68 per hour
25 days annual leave (starting)

Flexibility required, predominantly working shifts between 06.30 – 14.30 or 14.00-22.00.

Permanent position

Click APPLY to send your CV, for more information and a copy of the Job Description, or if you would prefer an informal discussion please email Caretaker-CBD@educationsouthwest.org.uk with your contact details.

Interviews may be held as applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.