School Caretaker

Adecco Portugal; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a School Caretaker for a Sidcup location. The role involves opening and securing school buildings, carrying out basic maintenance and decorating tasks, and supervising site operations. Immediate start with an ongoing temporary contract and a rotating shift pattern.

Shifts include trial week 9:00am–5:00pm, then 6:30am–1:30pm and 1:30pm–9:30pm. Candidates must be flexible, DBS enhanced, reliable, and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate required for the role.
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shifts.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure school buildings each day.
• Carry out basic maintenance, repairs, and decorating tasks.
• Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.
• Maintain plant and equipment to required standards.
• Keep grounds clean, safe and tidy.
• Conduct routine health and safety checks.
• Set up classrooms and equipment for events.
• Monitor heating, lighting and security systems.
• Respond to day-to-day site issues and requests.
• Liaise with contractors and supervise site visits.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling procedures.

Skills

Maintenance

DIY

Health & Safety

Independent worker

Reliability

Job description

School Caretaker

Location: Sidcup DA15

Must have a DBS

£15.00 per hour

Ongoing Temporary Position

Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Candidates must be flexible and able to work both early and late shifts as required.

Working Hours

Trial Week: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Thereafter (Rotating Shift Pattern):

• 6:30am - 1:30pm
• 1:30pm - 9:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Open and secure school buildings each day.
• Carry out basic maintenance, repairs, and decorating tasks.
• Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.
• Keep school grounds clean, safe, and tidy.
• Conduct routine health and safety checks.
• Set up classrooms, halls, chairs, tables, and equipment for school events and activities.
• Monitor heating, lighting, and security systems.
• Respond promptly to day-to-day site issues and maintenance requests.
• Liaise with contractors and supervise site visits.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling procedures.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues when required.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies.

Requirements

• Previous caretaker, maintenance, facilities, or site operative experience preferred.
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate required.

What's On Offer?

• Ongoing temporary assignment
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunity
• Competitive hourly rate of £15.00
• Friendly school environment
• Immediate start available

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.