Caretaker in Folkestone)

New Appointments Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Caretaker/Facilities Assistant to support daily operations across multiple school sites. This role involves maintenance, security checks, and supervising contractors, making it ideal for someone with a background in facilities or trades. The position offers a flexible schedule, with 37 hours of work per week, transitioning from a temporary to a permanent role. If you are a team player with a full UK driving licence and a passion for maintaining safe and secure environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or caretaker roles is essential.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and ad-hoc repairs.
• Help maintain the security of school premises.
• Supervise contractors on-site and set up events.

Skills

Maintenance Experience

Handyman Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker / Facilities Assistant

We are supporting an academy of schools in recruiting a Caretaker/Facilities Assistant responsible for supporting day-to-day facilities duties. The role involves assisting with the maintenance and security of premises, buildings, and grounds.

If you have some experience in facilities, trades, maintenance, or operational functions, and a keenness to learn and develop, this might be the role for you.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with maintenance and ad-hoc repairs.
2. Help maintain the security of school premises, buildings, and grounds.
3. Assist in operating and testing security systems.
4. Participate in compliance checks.
5. Supervise contractors on-site.
6. Set up and supervise events.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, handyman, or caretaker role.
• Team player with adaptability and flexibility.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (essential) due to working across multiple sites.

The position starts immediately as a temporary role with weekly work until transfer to a permanent contract. Hours are 37 per week with flexibility to cover between 06:00 and 22:00, though start and finish times are rarely at these extremes.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

New Appointments Group, established in 1975, specializes in matching employers and jobseekers. We are committed to diversity, equality, and opportunity for all.