Location: Manchester
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits: On-site parking
Create Safe, Inspiring Spaces Where Children Can Thrive
At Wise Masterbuilders Childcare Ltd, we believe that a well-maintained environment plays an important role in helping children learn, grow, and feel secure. We are looking for a reliable and proactive Nursery Caretaker to help maintain safe, clean, and welcoming nursery settings for children, families, and staff.
This role is about more than general maintenance. It is about taking pride in creating safe spaces where children can flourish and where our childcare teams can deliver the highest standards of care.
If you are practical, organised, detail-focused, and enjoy preventing problems before they happen, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
Position: Nursery Caretaker
Reports to: Area Manager
Location: Manchester
Your role will be to ensure our nursery premises remain safe, secure, well-maintained, and fully operational. You will support the smooth running of our settings by carrying out routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and site improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Safety and Security
- Carry out regular site checks and identify potential hazards
- Ensure buildings, outdoor areas, and equipment remain safe
- Monitor security systems, access points, and emergency exits
- Support fire safety checks and emergency procedures
- Maintain compliance records and safety documentation
Maintenance and Repairs
- Complete general maintenance tasks and minor repairs
- Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce future issues
- Respond quickly to maintenance requests
- Report and coordinate larger repairs when required
- Work with external contractors when necessary
Site Standards
- Maintain outdoor areas, gardens, pathways, fencing, and play spaces
- Ensure the nursery environment remains clean, tidy, and welcoming
- Support high standards of hygiene and presentation
Equipment and Supplies
- Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance materials
- Monitor stock levels and request replacements when needed
- Use resources responsibly and efficiently
Communication and Administration
- Work closely with nursery managers and the wider team
- Keep accurate maintenance records and reports
- Provide updates on completed and outstanding tasks
Skills and Experience We Are Looking For
Essential skills:
- Basic maintenance and repair abilities
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong organisation and time management
- Health and safety awareness
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable:
- Gardening experience
- Previous caretaking, facilities, or maintenance experience
- Driving licence
The Ideal Candidate
You will be:
- Reliable and dependable
- Practical and hands-on
- Proactive and able to use your initiative
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Trustworthy and responsible
- Calm when dealing with problems
- Flexible and willing to support the team
- Proud of maintaining high standards
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will help to:
✓ Keep nursery environments safe and secure
✓ Reduce maintenance issues through preventative care
✓ Improve the appearance and condition of the sites
✓ Support staff in delivering excellent childcare
✓ Create welcoming spaces for children and families
Why Join Wise Masterbuilders Childcare Ltd?
We are committed to building strong foundations for children through quality early years education and care. When you join our team, you will become part of an organisation that values:
- Teamwork and respect
- High standards
- Personal responsibility
- Safe and inspiring environments
- Making a positive difference in children’s lives
Apply Today
If you take pride in your work and want to play an important role in creating safe and inspiring nursery environments, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the Nursery Caretaker role.
Wise Masterbuilders Childcare Ltd
Building strong early years foundations for children.
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person