School Caretaker – North London

Marchant Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a school in Enfield, North London. The role covers maintaining buildings, grounds and facilities to keep the site safe, clean and ready for pupils and staff.

The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance experience, be proactive and able to handle basic repairs, daily inspections and liaise with contractors. The position offers regular hours and an opportunity to develop site management skills within an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, school premises management or facilities support.
• Ability to perform general repairs and routine maintenance.
• Good understanding of site security and safe working practices.
• Basic health and safety knowledge.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school premises at designated times.
• Carry out routine inspections of buildings, grounds and external areas.
• Complete general maintenance and minor repairs (basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating).
• Identify maintenance issues and report larger repairs to contractors.
• Ensure classrooms and communal areas remain safe and accessible.
• Maintain outdoor spaces, pathways and playgrounds.

Skills

Caretaking

Facilities maintenance

Site security

Health and safety

Outdoors work

Education

Health and safety qualification

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and practical School Caretaker to join a school in Enfield, North London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in caretaking, site maintenance or facilities support who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school premises, ensuring that the buildings and grounds remain secure, operational and ready for pupils and staff. The ideal candidate will be proactive, hands-on and confident carrying out general maintenance, identifying faults and responding to site-related issues.

Position Highlights

• Position: School Caretaker

• Location: Enfield, North London

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: School Premises and Facilities Support

• Working Environment: School buildings, grounds and communal areas

• Opportunity: Potential to develop further skills in school site management and facilities maintenance

Role Overview

The School Caretaker will be responsible for maintaining the school's buildings, grounds and facilities, ensuring that the site remains safe, secure and suitable for daily educational activities. Duties will include general repairs, routine inspections, assisting with deliveries, maintaining outdoor areas and supporting the opening and closing of the premises as required.

The successful candidate will work closely with school staff and management to ensure that maintenance issues are identified and addressed promptly. They will need to demonstrate good organisational skills, practical problem-solving abilities and a flexible approach to supporting the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises at designated times.

• Carrying out routine inspections of buildings, grounds and external areas.

• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry and decorating where appropriate.

• Identifying maintenance issues and reporting larger repairs requiring specialist contractors.

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

• Maintaining outdoor spaces, pathways, playgrounds and other external areas.

• Monitoring site security and reporting any concerns or damage.

• Assisting with the safe receipt, movement and storage of deliveries and supplies.

• Supporting the preparation of rooms and facilities for school activities and events.

• Conducting basic health and security checks and reporting hazards promptly.

• Ensuring tools, equipment and maintenance materials are stored safely.

• Liaising with contractors and assisting with access to the premises when required.

• Supporting waste management and keeping the site tidy and presentable.

• Responding to urgent site issues within the scope of the role.

• Following school policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements at all times.

About the School

The school is based in Enfield, North London, and is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The premises team plays an important role in ensuring the site operates efficiently and supports the school's daily activities.

Experience and Skills

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

• Confidence carrying out general repairs and routine maintenance tasks.

• A good understanding of site security and safe working practices.

• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.

• Ability to identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise daily tasks.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and preventative maintenance.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

• Good communication skills when liaising with staff, contractors and visitors.

• A flexible and dependable approach to working hours and changing site requirements.

• Physical ability to undertake practical duties, including walking around the site and moving equipment safely.

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

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.