Caretaker

OCS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning employer

Digital learning

Retail discounts

Professional growth

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a hands-on caretaker for an early-morning shift. You will monitor energy usage, take meter readings, and regularly inspect the fire system, including monthly fire door checks. You will report repairs via the helpdesk and carry out minor maintenance tasks.

This role requires Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS, and IT literacy with MS Office. A smartphone is needed for clocking in, viewing schedules and communications.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• IOSH Certificate would be desirable.
• Legionella awareness certification beneficial.
• IT literate; proficient with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint; smartphone/Helpdesk use.

Responsibilities

• Monitor energy usage and take meter readings.
• Check operation of the fire system regularly; follow the PPM schedule.
• Carry out monthly fire door checks as part of the PPM.
• Note and report repairs via the helpdesk.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks (bulbs, drains, basic joinery).

Skills

Right to Work in UK

IT literacy

MS Office

Smartphone use

DBS check

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role:

Working pattern

The job is from 7am to 9am, we need someone leaving the local area.

Monday to Saturday

Holiday entitlement will be accrued on a pro-rata basis in line with weeks worked.

As a caretaker, you will keep an eye on energy usage and provide meter readings. You will regularly check the fire system and carry out monthly fire door checks. You will also note and report any repair needs through the helpdesk. Plus, you will handle minor maintenance tasks like changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, and minor joinery. It’s a hands‑on role that keeps everything running smoothly and safely.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Be responsible for monitoring energy usage and supplying meter readings.
• Check the operation of the fire system on a regular basis, as directed by the PPM system.
• Carry out monthly fire door checks as part of the PPM schedule.
• Be responsible for noting and reporting repairs requirements through the helpdesk.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs and strips, fuses, plugs, unblocking drains, minor joinery etc).

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• IOSH Certificate would be desirable.
• Certification of Legionella Legislation awareness
• IT Literate, MS Office/competent in the use of Excel, Power point/Smartphones/Helpdesk.

About The Company:

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, you will need access to a smartphone that can support our approved work applications for tasks such as clocking in and out (if you are required to use our time and attendance system for your role), viewing schedules, completing training and receiving work-related communications.

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

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Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.