School Caretaker

Complete Classroom Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive school environment

Regular working hours

Training and ongoing support

Long-term employment opportunities

Excellent location in Wimbledon

Job summary

Complete Classroom Services Ltd in Wimbledon, Merton, is seeking a hands-on School Caretaker / Premises Officer to maintain a safe, well-presented school environment. The role focuses on general maintenance, security, and daily operations across classrooms, offices and outdoor areas.

You will work closely with staff and contractors, manage site access, monitor essential building systems and support events, deliveries and routine inspections.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be practical, dependable, organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail.
• You should be confident carrying out general repairs and maintenance, working independently and prioritising tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and basic DIY across the school site.
• Ensuring classrooms, offices, communal areas and outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard.
• Conducting regular site checks and identifying maintenance, health and safety or security issues.
• Supporting the opening and closing of the school premises as required.
• Managing keys, access arrangements and site security.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, alarms and other essential building systems.
• Arranging or supporting contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and appropriately.
• Maintaining outdoor areas, including playgrounds, paths, entrances and surrounding grounds.
• Assisting with deliveries, furniture moves, room setups and school events.
• Maintaining appropriate records relating to maintenance, inspections and site activities.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Reporting any significant defects, hazards or repairs requiring specialist attention.

Job description

School Caretaker / Premises Officer – Wimbledon, Merton

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and hands-on School Caretaker / Premises Officer to join a welcoming school in Wimbledon, Merton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced premises professional or someone with strong practical and maintenance skills who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and basic DIY across the school site.
• Ensuring classrooms, offices, communal areas and outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard.
• Conducting regular site checks and identifying maintenance, health and safety or security issues.
• Supporting the opening and closing of the school premises as required.
• Managing keys, access arrangements and site security.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, alarms and other essential building systems.
• Arranging or supporting contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and appropriately.
• Maintaining outdoor areas, including playgrounds, paths, entrances and surrounding grounds.
• Assisting with deliveries, furniture moves, room setups and school events.
• Maintaining appropriate records relating to maintenance, inspections and site activities.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Reporting any significant defects, hazards or repairs requiring specialist attention.

About You

The successful candidate will be practical, dependable, organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail. Previous experience in a caretaker, premises, facilities, maintenance or similar role is desirable.

You should be confident carrying out general repairs and maintenance, working independently and prioritising tasks effectively. Good communication skills and a professional approach are essential, as you will work closely with school staff, contractors, pupils and visitors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary/hourly rate
• Supportive school environment
• Regular working hours
• Training and ongoing support
• Long-term employment opportunities
• Excellent location in Wimbledon, Merton

If you are a hands‑on, reliable and conscientious premises professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.