Caretaker – Well Resourced School – Enfield

Marchant Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable Caretaker for a welcoming school in Enfield. The role covers daily site upkeep, security, and ensuring a clean, safe environment for students and staff. You will set up rooms for lessons and events, coordinate with contractors, and support health and safety procedures.

The ideal candidate has hands-on maintenance skills, familiarity with basic repairs, and strong organisational abilities. UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and basic repair tasks.
• Knowledge of health & safety practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school site with security checks.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintaining buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Setting up rooms for lessons, exams and events.
• Liaising with contractors and reporting issues.
• Supporting health & safety and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Maintenance

Health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Security checks

Job description

The Caretaker opportunity you’ve been waiting for…

A highly regarded school in Enfield is seeking a reliable, practical, and enthusiastic Caretaker to join its dedicated and supportive site team.

Job Overview

Our client is looking to appoint a Caretaker to start in January/February 2026. This welcoming and well-organised school is known for its high standards, strong leadership, and commitment to providing a safe and positive learning environment. The successful Caretaker will play a key role in the day-to-day maintenance, security, and presentation of the school site, ensuring it remains a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The School

This is a forward-thinking and community-focused school in Enfield that places great importance on teamwork, safety, and wellbeing. The site and facilities team is highly valued and works closely with senior leaders to support the smooth running of the school.

Staff describe the school as a supportive and collaborative workplace, with strong leadership and a clear commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing. The school encourages pride in its environment and provides excellent facilities to support learning and school life.

The Role

The Caretaker will be responsible for a range of duties including:

Opening and closing the school site, including key holding and security checks

Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and health & safety checks

Maintaining school buildings and grounds to a high standard

Setting up rooms for lessons, exams, and school events

Liaising with contractors and reporting maintenance issues

Supporting health & safety and safeguarding procedures

Caretaker – Experience and Requirements

Previous experience in caretaking, site maintenance, or a similar role (school experience desirable)

Practical skills with the ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks

Good knowledge of health & safety practices

Strong communication and organisational skills

Legal right to work in the UK

A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach

Location: Enfield, Lodnin

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience