School Cleaner / Caretaker - SE London

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable Cleaner/Caretaker for a Lewisham secondary school in South East London. You will maintain a clean, safe environment across classrooms, offices and communal areas, carrying out general cleaning and basic site duties.

The role requires previous cleaning/caretaking experience, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. An enhanced DBS (Update Service) is desirable or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cleaning and/or caretaking experience is essential.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in cleaning, facilities management or site maintenance are desirable.
• A proactive attitude, strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and reliable approach to work.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness across classrooms, offices, corridors and communal areas.
• Carrying out general cleaning, caretaking and basic site maintenance duties.
• Ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure and presentable.
• Reporting maintenance issues, hazards or any site-related concerns.
• Assisting with room setups and additional site duties when required.
• Supporting the wider school premises team as needed.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Caretaking experience

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Cleaning qualifications

Facilities management certification

Job description

Location: Lewisham, South East LondonAgency: Tradewind RecruitmentContract: Supply / TemporaryWorking Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pmPay Rate: £15.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience and responsibilities

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable, proactive and experienced Cleaner / Caretaker to join a welcoming secondary school in Lewisham. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and well-presented school environment, ensuring that classrooms, communal areas, corridors, toilets and other facilities are kept to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness across classrooms, offices, corridors and communal areas.
• Carrying out general cleaning, caretaking and basic site maintenance duties.
• Ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure and presentable.
• Reporting maintenance issues, hazards or any site-related concerns.
• Assisting with room setups and additional site duties when required.
• Supporting the wider school premises team as needed.

Requirements

• Previous professional cleaning and/or caretaking experience is essential.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in cleaning, facilities management or site maintenance are desirable.
• A proactive attitude, strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and reliable approach to work.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Pay Progression

Pay Progression - £15-£18 per hourThe starting hourly rate will reflect your existing experience, skills and suitability for the role. Candidates with more extensive cleaning or caretaker experience, relevant qualifications and a proven ability to take on additional responsibilities may be eligible for the higher rate. There will also be opportunities to progress within the role, take ownership of additional site duties and demonstrate increased responsibility. Strong performance, reliability and the willingness to develop within the position may support progression towards the £18 per hour rate.

If you are an experienced Cleaner / Caretaker looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you.