School Caretaker – London

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Bromley; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dependable School Caretaker for a school in Bromley, South-East London. You will maintain school premises, support site security and ensure clean, safe, and operational environments for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities include opening/locking, routine inspections, minor repairs, and maintaining outdoor areas. You will work with school management to address maintenance concerns and support events and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities support, premises maintenance or a similar practical role.
• Good practical repair and maintenance skills.
• Understanding of site security and safe working practices.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify faults and respond appropriately.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable, flexible and professional attitude.
• Ability to carry out physical duties safely.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and background checks.

Responsabilités

• Opening and securing the school premises as required.
• Conducting routine inspections of buildings, grounds and access points.
• Completing general repairs and minor maintenance tasks.
• Identifying faults and reporting specialist repair requirements.
• Maintaining playgrounds, pathways and external areas.
• Monitoring site security and reporting suspicious activity or damage.
• Completing basic health and safety checks.
• Ensuring corridors, entrances and communal areas remain safe and accessible.
• Supporting room preparation for school activities and events.
• Receiving deliveries and assisting with the movement of equipment.
• Maintaining safe storage of tools and maintenance supplies.
• Liaising with contractors and providing access when required.
• Reporting hazards, defects and maintenance concerns to management.
• Following site procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Connaissances

Caretaking

General maintenance

Facilities support

Site security

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Description du poste

We are seeking a dependable and hands‑on School Caretaker to join a school in Bromley, South‑East London. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in caretaking, general maintenance or facilities support who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment.

The successful candidate will support the daily operation of the school site, ensuring that buildings, grounds and facilities remain in good condition. The ideal applicant will be practical, organised and proactive, with the ability to carry out minor repairs, identify maintenance concerns and respond to the changing needs of the school.

Position Highlights

• Position: School Caretaker

• Location: Bromley, South‑East London

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: School Premises and Facilities Support

• Working Environment: School buildings, grounds and communal areas

• Opportunity: Develop experience in school premises management and maintenance.

Role Overview

The School Caretaker will be responsible for maintaining the school's premises, supporting site security and ensuring the environment remains clean, safe and operational. Responsibilities will include opening and securing the site, completing routine inspections, carrying out minor repairs and maintaining outdoor areas.

Working alongside school management and other staff, the successful candidate will help ensure that maintenance concerns are addressed promptly and that the premises remain suitable for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises as required.

• Conducting routine inspections of buildings, grounds and access points.

• Completing general repairs and minor maintenance tasks.

• Identifying faults and reporting specialist repair requirements.

• Maintaining playgrounds, pathways and external areas.

• Monitoring site security and reporting suspicious activity or damage.

• Completing basic health and safety checks.

• Ensuring corridors, entrances and communal areas remain safe and accessible.

• Supporting room preparation for school activities and events.

• Receiving deliveries and assisting with the movement of equipment.

• Maintaining safe storage of tools and maintenance supplies.

• Liaising with contractors and providing access when required.

• Reporting hazards, defects and maintenance concerns to management.

• Following site procedures and safeguarding requirements.

About the School

The school is based in Bromley, South‑East London, and aims to provide a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained learning environment. The premises team plays an important role in supporting the smooth running of daily school activities.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities support, premises maintenance or a similar practical role.

• Good practical repair and maintenance skills.

• Understanding of site security and safe working practices.

• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.

• Ability to identify faults and respond appropriately.

• Strong organisation and time‑management skills.

• A proactive approach to problem‑solving.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A reliable, flexible and professional attitude.

• Ability to carry out physical duties safely.

• Relevant maintenance or health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.