30 caretaker jobs found

We are looking to recruit a School Caretaker Assistant, for a local school in Harrow. We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Caretaker to support the smooth running, safety, and maintenance of our school site. This is a key role in helping ensure our pupils learn in a safe, welcoming and well-kept environment. As an Assistant Caretaker, you will work closely with the Site Manager/Caretaker to ensure the school premises are clean, safe, secure and well-maintained. This role includes general maintenance tasks, site security, and day-to-day operational support across the school. We are looking for someone who: • Is enthusiastic, proactive and able to use their initiative • Has good practical skills for basic repairs and maintenance • Can work well as part of a team and communicate effectively • Is organised, trustworthy and committed to high standards • Is willing to undertake relevant training (e.g., Health & Safety, manual handling) • Takes...

Are you a Caretaker looking for work in a school environment? It is ADVANTAGEOUS that applicants have some school Caretaker experience and be proficient in ensuring cleanliness, tidiness and maintenance. You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00am & 4:30pm. There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the school year and there may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the school you work at, although this is not guaranteed. As a School Caretaker your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to: « Ensuring the school premises, grounds and facilities are clean, safe and well-maintained « Carry out minor repairs, maintenance and basic DIY tasks « Open and lock up the school buildings, ensuring security systems are in place « Monitor heating, lighting and energy use « Support with setting up rooms and equipment for school events YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US...

As one of the fastest growing agencies in the UK, Prospero are looking for a dedicated, reliable and enthusiastic Caretaker in the Newport area. Previous experience within caretaking/ required field required. Location Newport Position Caretaker Type of work Maintaining safety to both Junior and infant sites of a primary school Contract or position start date Immediately Duration / Likely Duration Ongoing supply with pathways to long term employment Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) Temporary Full time/part time Full time Minimum rate of pay Minimum rate GBP14.40 per hour Hours will differ depending on needs/ requirements of the school EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience maintaining sites Repairing displays and other school facilities Cleaning experience Candidate must show initiative and willingness to apply themselves. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: *Hold Right to Work in the UK *Hold an enhanced child...

School Caretaker - Secondary School (Tower Hamlets, East London) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, Year-round Salary: Competitive, based on experience Our thriving and diverse secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a reliable, proactive, and skilled School Caretaker to join our site team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality across the school environment. Key Responsibilities: Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of the school site Ensure the school is safe, secure, and well-presented at all times Oversee opening and closing of the building, including alarm systems Support with health & safety checks, compliance, and record-keeping Undertake minor plumbing, electrical, and DIY tasks Liaise with contractors and support site-related projects Assist with setting up rooms, moving furniture, and general porterage About You: We are looking...

Caretaker - Secondary School (Full Time, Mon-Fri) Location: Lambeth Are you a reliable, hands-on individual looking to make a real difference in a thriving school community? Our inclusive and welcoming secondary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our positive, collaborative site team. About the Role As our Caretaker, you will play a key role in ensuring the school remains a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will take pride in your work, enjoy varied, practical tasks, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school. What We Offer Full-time, Monday to Friday position Excellent progression opportunities within a supportive school network A friendly, encouraging environment where your contribution is truly valued The chance to work alongside a committed and collaborative team Key Responsibilities General site maintenance and repairs Ensuring the security and safety of the school...

Secondary School Caretaker - Full Time Location: Lewisham Hours: Monday to Friday Are you a reliable, proactive and hands-on individual looking to make a real difference in a school community? Our welcoming secondary school in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our friendly and collaborative site team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented environment for staff and students. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school, ensuring the premises are secure, well-maintained and operating smoothly. What We Offer: A positive, supportive working environment where your contribution is truly valued A collaborative team culture with ongoing guidance and training Opportunities for career progression and professional development A stable Monday-Friday, full-time schedule Key Responsibilities: Opening and closing the school, ensuring site security Carrying out general repairs and...

Caretaker Required Location: Rochester Position: Full Time Start Date: December 2025 Academics are working with an excellent and friendly school based in Rochester that is looking for a committed, motivated, and hardworking Caretaker to join their site team immediately. Key Responsibilities: Completing general maintenance duties. Performing minor repairs and refurbishments. Handling porterage and basic DIY tasks. Ensuring the health and safety of the school premises.Requirements: Previous site/premises experience required. School experience is an advantage but not essential. Must have a fully Enhanced DBS. General maintenance experience. Reliability and a strong work ethic.The ideal applicant must be able to manage the workload efficiently and prioritize tasks to maintain a safe and secure environment for the school community. If you feel this role suits your experience and believe you can be a great addition to the site team, we encourage you to apply today! How to Apply:...

Caretaker Required Location: Chatham Position: Full Time Start Date: October 2025 Academics are working with an excellent and friendly school based in Chatham that is looking for a committed, motivated, and hardworking Caretaker to join their site team immediately. Key Responsibilities: Completing general maintenance duties. Performing minor repairs and refurbishments. Handling porterage and basic DIY tasks. Ensuring the health and safety of the school premises.Requirements: Previous site/premises experience required. School experience is an advantage but not essential. Must have a fully Enhanced DBS. General maintenance experience. Reliability and a strong work ethic.The ideal applicant must be able to manage the workload efficiently and prioritize tasks to maintain a safe and secure environment for the school community. If you feel this role suits your experience and believe you can be a great addition to the site team, we encourage you to apply today! How to Apply: If...

Are you an experienced School Caretaker who is looking for a new role to start from January 2026? Are you looking for a new premises manager/caretaker role in lovely primary school? January 2026 Start 8am to 12pm, 2/3 days a week with opportunity to extend hours Borough of Wandsworth School Caretaker Role Excellent Transport LinksAcademics are currently working with this fantastic Primary school in Wandsworth to recruit an experienced School Caretaker to join their team from June. This School Caretaker role is a part time with opportunity to go full time within a few months. The role will need a minimum commitment of January 2026 to July 2026 and the opportunity to become permanent. There will be additional overtime during the school year to support with events. This role will include Ensuring the school is clean, safe. Manage waste and performing general maintenance Insuring the school is secure and reporting any defects Opening and locking the school gates Support and...

School Caretaker  Hours: Shift pattern between 7am–7pm Location: Multiple school sites across Norwich Contract: Full-time Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence essential About the Role: We are seeking a reliable, proactive Mobile School Caretaker to support a group of schools in the Norwich area. You will travel between sites to provide caretaking, basic maintenance, site security, and general support to ensure each school remains safe, clean, and operational. Key Responsibilities: Unlocking/locking school premises Basic repairs, maintenance, and compliance checks Supporting cleaning and site presentation Responding to urgent issues across multiple sites Liaising with school staff and contractors Ensuring health & safety standards are met at all times Requirements: Full UK driving licence (vehicle provided or mileage paid) Good practical/DIY skills Reliable, flexible, and able to work across multiple locations Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to...

School Caretaker | Secondary School | Northwood (Hillingdon) | ASAP Start Are you a reliable, hands-on professional looking to work in a school environment? Do you take pride in keeping facilities safe, clean, and running smoothly? Tradewind Recruitment is working with supportive secondary schools in Northwood (Hillingdon) that are seeking dedicated School Caretakers to join their teams immediately. This is a full-time, long-term role, offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of a school and its facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with practical skills and a proactive attitude who wants to make a tangible difference to a school community. About the Role As a School Caretaker, you will: Open and close school buildings safely (shift patterns may vary) Carry out general maintenance, minor repairs, and basic DIY tasks Ensure the school site is clean, safe, and well-presented Manage deliveries and maintain stock of cleaning and...

Job Title: School Facilities Assistant (Long-Term, Temp to Perm) Location: Croydon Setting: Secondary School Start Date: 15th December Hours: Full-time Contract: Long-term temporary with potential to become permanent About the Role We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and safety-minded Facilities Assistant to support the smooth running of a busy secondary school in Croydon. This is a long-term temporary position with a strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Support the day-to-day upkeep, safety, and cleanliness of the school site. Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and basic DIY tasks. Assist with setting up rooms and equipment for school events and activities. Conduct regular site checks to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. Open and close the school premises as required (locking/unlocking duties). Monitor and manage cleaning supplies and maintenance materials. Support external contractors...

School Caretaker Wanted - Join a Supportive and Welcoming Team! Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable, hardworking School Caretaker to support a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester. This is a vital role within the school community, helping ensure a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for staff, pupils and visitors. The Role As the school's Caretaker, you will play a key part in the daily running of the site. Your responsibilities will include: Opening and securing the school building each day. Carrying out basic maintenance, repairs and DIY tasks. Conducting regular checks on safety equipment, alarms and building condition. Managing cleaning standards and supporting site cleanliness when required. Overseeing contractors and monitoring work carried out on-site. Ensuring outdoor areas are tidy, safe and well maintained. Responding to maintenance issues promptly and professionally. Who We're Looking For You should be someone who is: Practical,...

Caretaker - Primary School Prospero Teaching is looking for a Caretaker for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in West London. The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location - West London Position - Caretaker Contract or position start date - 5th January 2026 Duration / Likely Duration - Until July 2026 Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2026 Contract type - Temporary Full time/part time - Full time Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £120 - £150 per day Hours - 7am - 4pm : Mon - Fri EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 1 year experience as a caretaker in the UK Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last yearTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list...

Position: School Caretaker Contract Type: Temporary Pay: £15 - £16 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits Location: Dagenham Are you a proactive and friendly individual with a passion for creating a welcoming environment? We believe that a well-kept school is key to student success. You'll play a vital role in ensuring facilities are safe, welcoming, and ready for students and staff. If you enjoy maintenance work, have a range of DIY skills and would be interested in work in a school environment, this could be the role you've been looking for! As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for providing day to day support, generally maintaining school facilities and opening/closing of the site. From overseeing routine repairs to managing facilities, you'll be the go-to person for all things related to the school's infrastructure. You will work full time hours - often a split-shift (early morning and afternoon), or occasionally a full shift. There may also be additional hours...

Position: School Caretaker Contract Type: Temporary Pay: £15 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits Location: Havering Are you a proactive and friendly individual with a passion for creating a welcoming environment? We believe that a well-kept school is key to student success. You'll play a vital role in ensuring facilities are safe, welcoming, and ready for students and staff. If you enjoy maintenance work, have a range of DIY skills and would be interested in work in a school environment, this could be the role you've been looking for! As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for providing day to day support, generally maintaining school facilities and opening/closing of the site. From overseeing routine repairs to managing facilities, you'll be the go-to person for all things related to the school's infrastructure. You will work full time hours - often a split-shift (early morning and afternoon), or occasionally a full shift. There may also be additional hours needed...

School Caretaker - Secondary School Location: Hounslow Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time with Occasional Holiday Work** A secondary school in Hounslow is looking to recruit a committed School Caretaker to join their premises team from January 2026. The school prides itself on being a supportive workplace with a strong community ethos, and they are looking for a caretaker who is motivated, practical, and able to take initiative. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the school's buildings and grounds, ensuring they remain safe, clean, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. You will play a key part in day-to-day operations, including site security, minor repairs, and supporting the logistical needs of the school. Main Duties Include: Routine maintenance work, basic repairs, and identifying issues around the site. Managing building access, including unlocking in the mornings and securing the site at the end of the...

Estate Caretakers required to work with Worcester based award winning Housing Association's Maintenance team. I am looking for an experienced and professional estate caretaker on a temporary contract to carry out property and estate maintenance. Work will include communal area cleaning, clearing, gardening, leaf clearances, litter picking, graffiti removal, minor general building maintenance. Work will be carried out on sheltered accommodation, retirement schemes and villages as well as accommodation blocks. You will need to be friendly, approachable and have good communication skills. You will be covering Worcester and wider locations. A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential. This is a full-time role Monday - Friday 40 hours per week. 7.30am - 16.00pm. Temporary role for around a month. Pay rate: £14.50 - £15 per hour - weekly paid. Requirements: Minimum 3 years in caretaking, gardening, cleaning, labouring or similar role UK Driving...

Building Caretaker/ Janitor Saltcoats £12.81ph - £13.81ph ASAP Start 12 Week contract We are currently seeking two Building Caretakers for work in a School in Saltcoats. This is a 12 week contract with and immediate start available. There may be options for contract extension, overtime and on call rota's once full training is completed. The work will be evening shifts from 5pm to 10.30pm Monday to Friday. Main duties will be: - Fire alarm testing - Locking up - Assisting cleaning team - Log any repairs to FM team Full training on duties will be given, so no experience is necessary. We are looking for someone with a can do attitude who is happy to learn. Work is in a school so you must be able to pass a PVG Criminal record check before starting. We will put you through this. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

School Caretaker - Secondary School Location: Ealing Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time + Some Holiday Weeks** A well-established secondary school in Ealing is seeking a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join their site team from January 2026. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, clean, and running smoothly. The school has a friendly, community-focused environment where staff support one another and work together to maintain high standards across the site. As the Caretaker, you will help ensure the school's facilities are well-maintained and ready for daily use. Responsibilities include general maintenance, health and safety checks, locking/unlocking the building, and supporting school events where required. You will work closely with the Site Manager and wider premises team to keep the school organised and in good working order. Key Responsibilities: Carry out basic repairs, maintenance, and upkeep across...