School Caretaker/Facilities Assistant

Teem Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford School in Stratford is seeking a reliable caretaker/facilities assistant to support the Site Manager with day-to-day maintenance, security and upkeep of busy school premises. The role is hands-on and requires proactive, practical individuals who can work independently as part of a wider school team.

You will help with opening/closing, minor repairs, decorating, events setup and routine safety checks while ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school caretaker, facilities assistant or similar maintenance-based role.
• Good practical maintenance and general DIY skills.
• Awareness of health and safety, fire safety, Legionella and asbestos.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with daily maintenance and upkeep of the school premises.
• Open and secure the school site as required.
• Carry out minor repairs, general maintenance and routine site inspections.
• Undertake basic DIY tasks, including painting and decorating.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, tidy and welcoming school environment.
• Set up rooms and arrange facilities for school events and activities.
• Support health and safety procedures and routine compliance checks.
• Identify and report maintenance, security and health and safety concerns.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and help resolve day-to-day issues.
• Provide general practical support to the Site Manager.

Skills

Practical maintenance

DIY skills

Health & safety awareness

Independence

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and practical School Caretaker/Facilities Assistant to support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running, maintenance and security of a busy school in Stratford.

This is a hands‑on support role, helping to ensure the school provides a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Manager, assisting with general maintenance, minor repairs, site inspections, security and the overall upkeep of the school premises.

You will need to be practical, well organised and capable of using your own initiative while working effectively as part of the wider school team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with the daily maintenance and upkeep of the school premises.
• Help with opening and securing the school site as required.
• Carry out minor repairs, general maintenance and routine site inspections.
• Undertake basic DIY tasks, including painting and decorating.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, tidy and welcoming school environment.
• Assist with setting up rooms and arranging facilities for school events and activities.
• Support health and safety procedures and routine compliance checks.
• Identify and report maintenance, security and health and safety concerns.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and help resolve day‑to‑day issues.
• Provide general practical support to the Site Manager.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a school caretaker, facilities assistant or similar maintenance-based role.
• Good practical maintenance and general DIY skills.
• Painting and decorating experience (advantageous).
• Awareness of health and safety, fire safety, Legionella and asbestos.
• The ability to work independently and use their own initiative.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible, reliable and proactive approach.
• A current Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Availability to start immediately.

competitive base salary + standby payment for covering weekends