Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Key Information

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Location:

London

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Contract:

Full time

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Hours:

Monday to Friday (hours to be confirmed)

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Start Date:

As soon as possible

• Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role – Day-to-Day Duties
As Caretaker, you will be responsible for the general maintenance, security, and appearance of the school premises. Duties will include:

• Opening and closing the site, including key-holding responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and security of the buildings and grounds at all times

• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks

• Monitoring the condition of the site and reporting any issues or defects

• Managing heating, lighting, and alarm systems

• Supporting health and safety compliance across the site

• Setting up rooms for school activities, events, and meetings

• Managing deliveries and liaising with contractors where required

• Ensuring outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well maintained

• Responding promptly to day-to-day issues as they arise

Person Specification

• Previous experience working as a caretaker, site supervisor, or premises officer

• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills

• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures

• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently

• Good communication skills and a professional approach

• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks

• Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the site

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting

• Experience supervising contractors

• Basic knowledge of COSHH, fire safety, or site compliance

• Ability to respond to out-of-hours issues when required

Why Apply?

• Stable, full-time role within a supportive school environment

• Varied and practical role with clear responsibilities

• Opportunity to make a real impact on the daily running of the site

• Long-term opportunity for the right Caretaker