Trainee Caretaker

Trainee Caretaker (Late Shift)

Location :
Battersea

Salary : £30,784

Hours :
Monday to Friday, 12 : 00pm – 9 : 00pm

Red Rock Consultants are working with a fantastic business, based in Battersea, who are looking to expand their Estates and Maintenance team.

You will carry out a broad range of estates duties including event setups, porterage, minor maintenance, security cover, statutory compliance checks, and general site operations. You will also act as a key holder and support locking and alarm response procedures.

• Generous annual leave allowance (pro rata of 33 days plus UK bank holidays)
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution and life insurance cover
• Free lunches during term time
• Simply Health healthcare plan, including flu jabs, online GP access, and counselling services
• Discounts with local shops, restaurants, and businesses
• Ongoing training and development support

• Support the Estates Department in preparing and setting up school events in line with the school calendar
• Monitor and refill water dispensers across the site
• Take part in daily locking-up procedures and act as a key holder
• Be included on the emergency call‑out rota for intruder and fire alarm activations
• Assist with the maintenance and day‑to‑day operation of the school swimming pool
• Carry out Health & Safety compliance duties, including emergency lighting tests, legionella temperature checks, and weekly fire alarm testing
• Move, assemble, and dismantle furniture and equipment as required
  
  Be willing to drive the school minibus for operational duties
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks and support maintenance operatives when required
• Undertake housekeeping duties such as litter picking, rubbish collection, and assisting with paper deliveries
• Assist with porterage duties, including delivery of post and parcels
• Manage recycling duties and contribute to maintaining a clean and safe site

The right candidate will be reliable, practical, and willing to learn, with a positive, can‑do attitude and a strong work ethic.

No prior estates or facilities experience is required, as full training will be provided; however, you must be comfortable with hands‑on work and happy to take on a varied role.

Please do not delay in applying, should you be interested, as immediate interviews are taking place.