School Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a secondary school in Barking & Dagenham, East London. The role covers opening/locking, general maintenance, safety checks, and site support with flexible hours.

The ideal candidate offers practical maintenance skills, reliability, and a professional, friendly approach when dealing with staff, students and visitors. Experience in a school environment is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work flexible shifts in a school setting.
• Experience in caretaker, facilities or maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Supporting the smooth running of the school site.
• Completing routine health and safety checks.
• Assisting with deliveries and contractors.
• Maintaining outdoor areas and communal spaces.
• Reporting maintenance or security issues.
• Responding to day-to-day site requirements.
• Ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Practical skills

Independent worker

Team player

Flexible shifts

Friendly professional demeanor

School facilities experience

Job description

School Caretaker - Secondary School

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London

Contract: Flexible / Ongoing Opportunities

Working Pattern: Shift Work - Flexible Hours

A welcoming and well-established secondary school in Barking & Dagenham is looking for a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join their premises team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant or someone with strong practical skills who is looking for flexible shift work within a school environment.

The Role

• Opening and securing the school premises
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs
• Supporting the smooth running of the school site
• Completing routine health and safety checks
• Assisting with deliveries and contractors
• Maintaining outdoor areas and communal spaces
• Reporting any maintenance or security issues
• Responding to day-to-day site requirements
• Ensuring the school provides a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Practical and confident carrying out basic maintenance
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to work different shifts
• Friendly and professional when dealing with staff, students and visitors
• Experienced in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance or similar role
• Previous experience working within a school is desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Flexible shift work
• Ongoing opportunitiesWork within a supportive secondary school environment
• Opportunity to develop your experience in school facilities and premises
• Varied role with no two days necessarily being the same

If you are a dependable and hands-on individual looking for flexible caretaker work in Barking & Dagenham, we'd love to hear from you.