Caretaker | Highly Regarded School | Bromley

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Bromley-based school seeks a dependable Caretaker to join its site team. You will help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key duties include opening/locking buildings, routine inspections, basic repairs, site security and supporting event setups, with a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, premises management or general maintenance.
• Practical skills and confidence completing basic repairs.
• Good understanding of health and safety and site security.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A flexible, reliable and proactive approach.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school buildings and grounds.
• Carrying out routine site inspections and identifying maintenance issues.
• Completing basic repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensuring classrooms, communal areas and outdoor spaces are safe and tidy.
• Monitoring site security and following safeguarding procedures.
• Supporting room setups for meetings, activities and school events.
• Reporting faults and arranging contractor access where required.
• Following health and safety and fire safety procedures.
• Assisting with deliveries and other site-related duties.

Skills

Caretaking

Premises management

Maintenance

Health & safety

Security

Job description

Location: Bromley, South East London
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

A highly regarded school in Bromley is seeking a dependable and hardworking Caretaker to join its site team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the daily operation and upkeep of the school premises. You will help ensure the site is clean, secure and well maintained, carrying out routine maintenance and responding to facilities issues as they arise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Opening and securing the school buildings and grounds.

• Carrying out routine site inspections and identifying maintenance issues.

• Completing basic repairs and general maintenance tasks.

• Ensuring classrooms, communal areas and outdoor spaces are safe and tidy.

• Monitoring site security and following safeguarding procedures.

• Supporting room setups for meetings, activities and school events.

• Reporting faults and arranging contractor access where required.

• Following health and safety and fire safety procedures.

• Assisting with deliveries and other site-related duties.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in caretaking, premises management or general maintenance.

• Practical skills and confidence completing basic repairs.

• Good understanding of health and safety and site security.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• A flexible, reliable and proactive approach.

• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.

About the School

The school provides a positive and supportive environment where pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive. The site team plays an important role in ensuring the premises remain safe, presentable and ready for daily school activities.

Salary and Application

A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience.