Caretaker | Sutton | January 2026

Marchant Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for a primary school in Sutton, starting in January 2026. The role involves ensuring the security and cleanliness of the site, maintaining the grounds, and supporting school events. Candidates must have practical maintenance skills, good communication abilities, and flexibility to commence in January 2026. This full-time position requires a proactive approach to managing multiple tasks and keeping accurate health and safety records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in caretaking premises or facilities roles with practical maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain health & safety records.
• Flexible availability, reliable and ready to commence January 2026 with attendance at induction before January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Open / secure the site each day and complete routine safety inspections.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance tasks and report issues that require specialist attention.
• Maintain grounds, clear pathways and ensure safe access during all weather conditions.
• Support evening lettings and school events including room setups and contractor liaison.
• Keep accurate records of daily checks, maintenance work and health & safety documentation.

Skills

Practical maintenance skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritise tasks

Job description

Are you a hands‑on Caretaker seeking a stable role on a welcoming school site from January 2026? A popular primary school in Sutton is recruiting a dedicated Caretaker to join the facilities team. The Caretaker will start January 2026 with induction and handover arranged prior to January 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

The Sutton Caretaker will be responsible for the security, cleanliness and upkeep of the site: daily opening and closing, routine maintenance, minor repairs, and management of external areas and waste. The role also includes supervising contractors, maintaining logbooks and supporting school events and lettings across the Sutton campus. The successful Caretaker will bring a practical mindset, good communication skills, and the ability to prioritise to the role.

Main duties

• Open / secure the site each day and complete routine safety inspections.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance tasks and report issues that require specialist attention.
• Maintain grounds, clear pathways and ensure safe access during all weather conditions.
• Support evening lettings and school events including room setups and contractor liaison.
• Keep accurate records of daily checks, maintenance work and health & safety documentation.

Person specification

• Proven experience in caretaking premises or facilities roles with practical maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain H&S records.
• Flexible availability, reliable and ready to commence January 2026 with attendance at induction before January 2026.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1