Take Pride In The Upkeep Of A Redbridge School Site

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable Caretaker for a school in Redbridge. This permanent role combines practical maintenance with site checks and support for the wider school community.

You will open and secure premises, inspect buildings and grounds, perform minor repairs, and assist contractors as needed. An enhanced DBS check will be required, and you should work well independently.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in caretaking or facilities work.
• DBS check (enhanced) is required.
• Ability to set up rooms and facilities for school activities.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the premises in line with agreed procedures.
• Carrying out regular inspections of the buildings and grounds.
• Completing minor repairs and general handyperson duties.
• Checking for damage, hazards, leaks and other maintenance issues.
• Keeping entrances, pathways and external areas tidy.
• Setting up rooms and facilities for school activities.
• Supporting contractors and reporting work requiring specialist trades.
• Following health and safety, fire safety and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Dependable

Health and safety awareness

Job description

A school in Redbridge is seeking a reliable Caretaker to help keep its buildings, grounds and facilities safe, secure and in good working order. This permanent position offers a varied workload, combining practical maintenance with site checks and support for the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities

Opening and securing the premises in line with agreed procedures.

Carrying out regular inspections of the buildings and grounds.

Completing minor repairs and general handyperson duties.

Checking for damage, hazards, leaks and other maintenance issues.

Keeping entrances, pathways and external areas tidy.

Setting up rooms and facilities for school activities.

Supporting contractors and reporting work requiring specialist trades.

Following health and safety, fire safety and safeguarding procedures.

About You

You should be practical, dependable and confident handling everyday maintenance tasks. Previous experience in caretaking, site maintenance or facilities work is essential, with school experience desirable.

You’ll need to work well independently, manage competing priorities and take a proactive approach to spotting and reporting issues before they become bigger problems. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.