Facilities Assistant/ Caretaker

Tempest Resourcing Limited; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a reliable Facilities Assistant/Caretaker for their Hackney site. This vital role involves ensuring safe and clean facilities, performing maintenance tasks, and adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will be hands-on, proactive, and have a track record in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in handy-person/caretaker role.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Open and lock school premises and perform maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine safety and compliance checks.
• Liaise with contractors and support health and safety compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety

Safeguarding

Proactive attitude

Manual tasks capability

Job description

Facilities Assistant / Caretaker

Location: Hackney
Hours: 7AM-3PM
Contract Type: Temp to Perm

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Facilities Assistant / Caretaker to support the smooth day-to-day operations of our school site. This vital role ensures our buildings are safe, clean, and fully functional for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Open and lock the school premises daily, including gates and buildings

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., door handles, fixtures, furniture)

• Perform routine safety and compliance checks (e.g., fire alarms, emergency lighting, legionella)

• Support health and safety compliance across the site

• Maintain clear and safe external areas (e.g., playgrounds, car parks, pathways)

• Monitor and log maintenance issues using checklists or manual logs

• Liaise with contractors and report issues to the Facilities Manager or SLT

Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in a handy-person / caretaker / site assistant role

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations

• Understanding of safeguarding and working within school environments

• Comfortable using manual logs or basic compliance systems (e.g. CAFM - desirable but not essential)

Personal Qualities:

• Hands-on, physically fit, and able to carry out manual tasks

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic

• Team player with a proactive attitude

• Able to work independently and take initiative

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

• Awareness of safeguarding procedures

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities