Caretaker

Catch 22; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK seeks an Experienced Caretaker / Site Assistant to ensure smooth operations, safety, and cleanliness of their site. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in caretaking or facilities roles, a full, clean UK driving licence, and strong practical skills in maintenance tasks. The position involves opening the site, performing inspections, and using IT systems for reporting. This is a hands-on role with a focus on site upkeep and support for external contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a caretaking, site assistant, or facilities role.
• Full, clean manual UK driving licence.
• Confident and competent driver of manual vehicles.
• Strong practical and hands‑on skills in general maintenance tasks.
• Basic IT literacy (email, reporting systems, online forms).

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the site each day.
• Carrying out routine inspections of the premises.
• Performing minor repairs and maintenance.
• Ensuring cleanliness of site grounds and facilities.
• Assisting with deliveries and moving equipment as needed.
• Supporting external contractors on‑site.
• Maintaining records and logs as directed.
• Using basic IT systems for reporting, communication, and compliance checks.
• Driving duties as required.

Skills

Caretaking

General maintenance

Driving

IT literacy

Job description

Catch 22 are currently working with an Education provider based in SW6, who are on the lookout for an Experienced Caretaker / Site Assistant to join their facilities team. This hands‑on role is vital to ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation, cleanliness, and safety of our site.

Working hours: 05:30 am – 01:30 pm (1 hr unpaid lunch)

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the site each day
• Carrying out routine inspections of the premises and reporting maintenance issues
• Performing minor repairs and maintenance (basic plumbing, painting, etc.)
• Ensuring cleanliness of site grounds and facilities, including litter picking and occasional cleaning duties
• Assisting with deliveries and moving of furniture or equipment as needed
• Supporting external contractors on‑site when required
• Maintaining records and logs as directed
• Using basic IT systems for reporting, communication, and compliance checks
• Driving duties as required (e.g. transporting equipment, materials, or waste to local facilities)

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a caretaking, site assistant, or facilities role
• Full, clean manual UK driving licence
• Confident and competent driver of manual vehicles
• Strong practical and hands‑on skills in general maintenance tasks
• Basic IT literacy (email, reporting systems, online forms)

If you have the above experience and requirements please apply or send your CV to …