School Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker for a secondary school in Harrow. This full-time position involves maintaining the school's cleanliness, carrying out minor repairs, and ensuring site security. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a similar role and good DIY skills. Competitive daily rate and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

On-site facilities and parking

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caretaker, Site Assistant, or Facilities Assistant.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Will to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and security of the school site.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Open and close the school premises, managing alarms.

Skills

Basic maintenance and DIY skills

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Reliable and punctual

Physical fitness for manual handling

Job description

Overview

School Caretaker - Secondary School | Harrow | ASAP Start

Are you an experienced Caretaker or Site Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a welcoming and supportive secondary school? Do you take pride in maintaining safe, clean, and well-presented school premises? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a highly regarded secondary school in Harrow that is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join their site team as soon as possible. This is a full-time, long-term position, working Monday to Friday, ideal for someone with previous experience in facilities or premises management within a school or similar environment. This will involve a shift working pattern where you work either: 6am to 2pm, 8am to 4pm or 12pm to 6pm.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the school site is clean, safe, and secure at all times.
• Carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance (DIY tasks such as changing bulbs, fixing doors, unblocking drains, etc.).
• Opening and closing the school premises each day, including responsibility for alarm systems and site security.
• Supporting with setting up rooms for school events, exams, and meetings.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning and maintenance supplies when needed.
• Liaising with external contractors and reporting any significant site issues to the Site Manager or Business Manager.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times, including compliance with fire safety and risk assessments.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Caretaker, Site Assistant, or Facilities Assistant, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• Good basic maintenance and DIY skills.
• A solid understanding of health and safety procedures and site security.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with a proactive attitude.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling duties.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

What We Offer

• A friendly and inclusive secondary school in Harrow with a strong sense of community.
• Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and responsibilities.
• On-site facilities and parking.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development within school site management.

If you’re a dependable and skilled Caretaker ready to take ownership of a vibrant school environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV, or contact Elizabeth on (phone number removed) (option 3) or email for more information.

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