23 caretaker jobs found in London

Requirements Essential: · Provide an excellent caretaker service to customers, ensuring that once works are carried out, the property is left safe, clean and tidy. · Managing and planning your day to ensure you optimise your time. · Carrying out regular health and safety checks and tests. · Carrying out documented property inspections where required. · To complete all relevant training. · Providing caretaker support to our old peoples' services. · Basic DIY or trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting) · Experience using hand tools and light machinery · Right to work in the UK. · Clean UK Driving Licence . Right to Work in the UK Desirable: · Previous caretaking or maintenance experience (e.g., in a residential building, or healthcare setting) · IT literacy for logging maintenance issues or using facility management systems · Health & Safety training or awareness (e.g., COSHH, risk assessments) Other Requirements: Ability to travel across...

We urgently require a Caretaker to provide a flexible, responsive, high-quality caretaking service to estates including cleaning and maintaining estates to a high standard and ensuring the wellbeing and needs of the residents on estates are met within the policies and procedures. The caretaker will fully participate in cover arrangements within the caretaking team to ensure proper access to services for tenants and to provide mutual support for priority tasks, e.g. seasonal work, racist graffiti and emergency situations. The caretaker will monitor contractors working on-site, carrying out quality control checks and report any deficiencies in the services provided. The caretaker will maintain a prompt, courteous and helpful response when dealing with, or initiating contact with, service users, their representatives or outside agencies. The post holder will require a DBS

Description About the Role: Mobile Relief Caretaker required to maintain service standards. The caretaker plays a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our estate. Reporting to the Estate Services Coordinator, they will be responsible for completing cleaning tasks to the required frequencies, including daily health and safety checks. They will also support residents with their needs in accordance with management direction. They will have a strong commitment to customer care, safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards, which is essential in delivering high-quality services across our estates. Qualification – Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. Relevant qualification or demonstrable experience in a similar role Standard Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM. Key Requirements – Strictly Essential. Applicants must demonstrate all the following. About you Ability to demonstrate a...

Our Local Authority is seeking a number of caretakers for a busy borough to look after and maintain a safe community/estate to support the health and well being of its residents This role supports the delivery of a flexible high quality caretaking service ensuring a high level of cleanliness in internal elements of residential buildings in adition to external area's within the parameters of the estate Duties will include * General cleaning * Chaning bulbs * Light gardening including leat blowing, sweeping leaves * Removal of grafitti * General maintenance Please contact Martine Koten if your available IMMEDIATLEY

We are actively looking for experienced Caretakers for Estate Caretaking within Camden, Islington and Haringey. Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm (36 hours a week) Rates: £15.30- £16.93 per hour Successful candidates will have previous caretaking experience within a Local Authority environment and will be available to start immediately. We are looking for candidates with experience only, please only apply if you have caretaking or estate cleaning experience. The role will include but will not be limited to the following duties: * Cleaning of stairwells and communal/public areas * Cleaning duties will include, dusting, disinfecting, sweeping, mopping and cleaning of handrails * Refuse removal * Light grounds maintenance duties * Graffiti removal and cleaning of various types of vandalism * General maintenance duties, such as changing lightbulbs, painting etc Requirements: * DBS * Full UK drivers license (desirable but not essential for majority of the...

Job Title: School Caretaker (Full-Time) Location: Various Secondary Schools across Wandsworth Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week Are you a reliable, proactive, and hands-on individual looking to make a real difference in a school community? We are seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to join our team, supporting inclusive and welcoming secondary schools across Wandsworth. As a key member of the site team, you will help ensure that the school environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained-creating the best possible setting for students and staff to thrive. Key Responsibilities: Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks across the school premises Ensure that the school buildings and grounds are clean, secure, and safe at all times Oversee contractors and deliveries on site Open and close the school daily, ensuring all security procedures are followed Support with setting up for school events and activities Conduct regular health and safety checks and...

Do you have experience as a caretaker? I’m excited to be able to recruit for a Housing Association who are looking for someone to join their team to oversee properties. You will be visiting properties and supporting the management team making sure everything is up to order. Key Duties: Check all communal areas and remedy any faults. Cleaning communal area's Sweeping, Mopping, Dusting Respond immediately to any Health & Safety issues. Check fire alarms and firefighting equipment as per fire regulations. Ensure any security equipment is regularly maintained and monitored, Carry out minor repairs and maintenance, ensuring all repairs are undertaken promptly and to the required standard. Distribute letters, leaflets, and incoming mail on a daily basis. If you have the desired experience and want to make a difference please apply today

Caretaker Vacancy – Primary School in Leyton (One-Form Entry) We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our warm and friendly one-form entry primary school in Leyton. This is a key role in helping us maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and community. Position: School Caretaker Location: Leyton, London Contract: Full-time, year-round (with some flexibility for holiday work) Start Date: As soon as possible Key Responsibilities: Maintain the security, cleanliness, and general upkeep of the school site and grounds Carry out minor repairs and practical maintenance tasks Oversee deliveries and manage stock of cleaning and maintenance supplies Ensure health & safety standards are consistently followed Support the smooth daily operation of the school, including opening and closing the site We are looking for someone who: Is hardworking, organised, and takes pride in their work Has practical maintenance/DIY skills Can work...

Do you have experience as a caretaker? I’m excited to be able to recruit for a Housing Association who are looking for someone to join their team to oversee properties. You will be visiting properties and supporting the management team making sure everything is up to order. Key Duties: Check all communal areas and remedy any faults. Cleaning communal area's Sweeping, Mopping, Dusting Respond immediately to any Health & Safety issues. Check fire alarms and firefighting equipment as per fire regulations. Ensure any security equipment is regularly maintained and monitored, Carry out minor repairs and maintenance, ensuring all repairs are undertaken promptly and to the required standard. Distribute letters, leaflets, and incoming mail on a daily basis. If you have the desired experience and want to make a difference please apply today

School Caretaker - Brent - NW10 - Immediate Start Reeson Education is proud to be supporting a fantastic and inclusive primary school in Brent NW10 which is seeking a dedicated and skilled School Caretaker to oversee all aspects of site management and maintenance across the school grounds. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in facilities or site management to take on a lead role in ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient learning environment for pupils and staff alike. Someone with a strong general DIY knowledge and proven trade experience would also be suitable. About this School Caretaker role: Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the school site, including buildings, grounds, and facilities at this 1 form entry school. Carry out regular health & safety checks, fire alarm testing, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and log on the system accordingly, basic IT skills would also be a bonus. Manage...

Facilities Assistant - School (Temporary to Permanent) 📍 Location: Brent 💷 Salary: Competitive 🕒 Contract: Temporary (with opportunity to go Permanent) About the Role We're looking for a Facilities Assistant to join a friendly school based in Brent. This is a great opportunity for someone with basic school facilities or site maintenance experience who's looking to secure a long-term role with potential for permanency. Key Responsibilities Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of school buildings and grounds Carry out basic repairs, cleaning, and general site duties Support with setting up rooms and equipment for school activities Ensure the premises are safe, secure, and well-presented at all times Help monitor contractors and deliveries when required Requirements Previous experience in a school facilities, caretaking, or maintenance role A proactive attitude and willingness to learn Good communication and teamwork skills Reliability and attention to...

Job Title: School Caretaker Location: East London Salary: £13.34 Contract Type: Part- time, split shifts- 6am to 10am and 2pm to 6pm Closing Date: 21/11/2025 About Us We are currently looking for a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join our client’s team and help the client to maintain high standards across their schools. The Role As a Caretaker, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the schools and communal areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained. You'll be a visible and approachable presence, helping to support school staff and contributing to the overall quality of life within our communities. Key Responsibilities * Carry out routine cleaning of communal areas (e.g., entrances, stairwells, corridors, bin stores). * Report repairs, hazards, or anti-social behaviour to the appropriate teams. * Carry out basic maintenance tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs, clearing minor blockages). * Manage refuse and recycling areas, ensuring bins are presented and...

Driving Mobile Cleaner / Caretaker - Woodford Green Council Location: Woodford Green, IG8 Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (36 hours per week) Pay Rate: £15.95 per hour (paid weekly, umbrella) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months (potential to extend) Job Description We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Driving Mobile Cleaner / Caretaker to join a leading Woodford Green-based Council. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across housing schemes within Woodford Green and surrounding areas. This role involves driving a council van to different sites and carrying out: Communal area cleaning within housing association schemes Litter picking and leaf clearance Car park sweeping and bin storage area maintenance Removal of bulk waste items If you take pride in your work, are physically fit, and enjoy hands-on outdoor work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated local team. Requirements Must hold a...

School Caretaker Needed - Start January 2026 or ASAP Location: Bexley Pay Rate: From £15 per hour Contract: Temporary/Long-term positions available Academics are seeking a reliable, hardworking School Caretaker to support our partner schools starting January 2026 or as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment. Key Responsibilities: Opening and securing the school premises Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance Managing cleaning teams or undertaking cleaning duties when needed Ensuring health & safety standards are met Supporting with school events, deliveries, and site security Maintaining outdoor spaces and general upkeep of facilities Requirements: Must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one Previous caretaking, maintenance, or facilities experience preferred Good practical skills and the ability to...

Interaction Education are really pleased to currently be supporting a great school in the Hillingdon area in their search for a Caretaker to join the team on a tempoary basis with a view to potentially becoming longer term for the right candidate. If you have previous school Caretaking/Site Management experience, check out the details below and if it's of interest, pop over an application!  Key responsibilities: Open and close the building daily, ensuring site security. Carry out cleaning, minor repairs, and maintenance tasks. Monitor heating, lighting, and basic facilities operations. Manage waste disposal and grounds maintenance. Report larger maintenance issues or safety concerns. Requirements: Previous experience in a caretaker or maintenance role desirable. Practical skills in basic DIY, cleaning, and site maintenance. Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently. Good communication and organisational skills. If this sounds like the role for you, please...

Site Caretaker required on a temporary basis to work Monday - Friday, 12pm - 6pm. Pay per hour will be £15.67. Please do not apply for this position if you do not hold an Enhanced DBS certificate, which must be dated no more than 3 years ago. Duties: Security and supervision of the site and equipment Portering duties Cleaning and maintenance All other school keeper, caretaker, site keeper tasksBenefits: £15.67 per hourExperience required: Previous caretaking, school keeper, site keeper experience Current enhanced DBS checkPlease bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website

Job Title: School Caretaker Location: Harlow, Essex Setting: Mainstream Primary school Start date: ASAP Hourly Rate: £16.00 - £16.50 per hour Full-time, Flexible Shift Patterns On-site parking available Are you experienced in DIY/Maintenance and looking for a long-term role in a supportive and welcoming environment? A vibrant school in Harlow, Essex are seeking a committed and reliable Caretaker to join their team ASAP, with the position running through to July 2026. As the school’s Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and smooth running of the site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being a key member of a school community in Harlow, Essex. Key Responsibilities of the School Caretaker * Carrying out general maintenance tasks across the school premises * Completing minor repairs and basic DIY duties * Ensuring the school grounds remain safe, clean, and presentable *...

Caretaker Required Location: Chatham Position: Full Time Start Date: November 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 you...

Caretaker Required Location: Rochester Position: Full Time Start Date: November 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: If...

Working hours - 35 Monday to Friday 9am to 5:00pm . Responsibility to manage all minor repairs across the site, healthy and safe checks, estate inspections, litter picking and general maintenance of the accommodation and all facilities onsite. Must have experience in Caretaking and General Maintenance duties. The Client is a major supplier of Student Accomodation within the UK working in conjunction with the NHS. this is a temp to perm position for the right person