Assistant Caretaker

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting an Assistant Caretaker for a welcoming school in East Acton, West London. You will work closely with the Site Manager to keep the premises safe, clean and well-presented for students and staff.

Start date ASAP; this full-time role offers the opportunity to develop a career in school estates and facilities, with practical maintenance tasks and a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will be reliable, punctual and proactive, with a good eye for detail

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Practical and confident carrying out general maintenance tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, with a good eye for detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy school environment.
• Friendly and approachable with staff, pupils and visitors.
• Health and safety conscious.
• Previous caretaking, maintenance, facilities or site experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school site.
• Carry out general repairs and basic maintenance tasks where required.
• Ensure classrooms, communal areas, playgrounds and external areas are safe and presentable.
• Support with setting up and clearing rooms for school activities and events.
• Carry out routine checks of the building, grounds and facilities.
• Report any maintenance, health and safety or security issues promptly.
• Assist with opening and securing the school site when required.
• Support deliveries, contractors and visitors accessing the premises.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Follow school health and safety, safeguarding and security procedures.
• Work as part of the wider premises and facilities team.

Job description

Assistant Caretaker - East Acton

Location: East Acton, West London

Job Type: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a reliable, practical and hardworking individual looking for a new opportunity within a school environment?

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Caretaker to join a welcoming school in East Acton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented environment and is looking to develop their career within school estates and facilities.

The Role

As an Assistant Caretaker, you will work closely with the Site Manager/Caretaker to ensure the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school site.
• Carry out general repairs and basic maintenance tasks where required.
• Ensure classrooms, communal areas, playgrounds and external areas are safe and presentable.
• Support with setting up and clearing rooms for school activities and events.
• Carry out routine checks of the building, grounds and facilities.
• Report any maintenance, health and safety or security issues promptly.
• Assist with opening and securing the school site when required.
• Support deliveries, contractors and visitors accessing the premises.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Follow school health and safety, safeguarding and security procedures.
• Work as part of the wider premises and facilities team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Practical and confident carrying out general maintenance tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, with a good eye for detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy school environment.
• Friendly and approachable with staff, pupils and visitors.
• Health and safety conscious.
• Previous caretaking, maintenance, facilities or site experience is desirable but not essential.

Why Work with Remedy

Remedy Education works with schools across London, offering excellent opportunities for candidates looking to develop their careers within education and school support services.