Temporary Caretaker - Canterbury, Kent

Marchant Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker in Canterbury for a part-time, temporary position starting as soon as possible. This role focuses on maintaining a secure, clean, and well-presented school site to support staff and students.

The ideal candidate will have caretaker or maintenance experience, a practical, hands-on approach, and a good grasp of health & safety guidelines. You may work independently or with the site team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaker, site assistant, or maintenance background (preferred).
• Basic understanding of property upkeep and relevant health & safety guidelines.
• Practical, hands-on mindset with effective problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to work independently as well as within a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational capabilities.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and well-presented school site.
• Assist with day-to-day running of a busy school environment on a temporary basis.
• Ensure premises remain clean, safe, and well-maintained at all times.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Site maintenance

Health & safety

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

Position: Caretaker (Part-Time, Temporary)

Environment: Supportive and community-focused secondary school

Core Purpose: Maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented site

Our client is seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a friendly and well-established secondary school. This is a full-time, temporary position starting as soon as possible.

About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced or aspiring caretaker to play a vital role in the day‑day running of a busy school environment on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will ensure the premises remain clean, safe, and well‑maintained at all times.

You will work closely with the site team and senior leadership to support the smooth operation of the school, helping create a positive environment for both students and staff.

Experience and Skills

Previous caretaker, site assistant, or maintenance background (preferred)

Basic understanding of property upkeep and relevant health & safety guidelines

Practical, hands‑on mindset with effective problem‑solving abilities

Capacity to work independently as well as within a collaborative team

Strong interpersonal and organizational capabilities

Valid right to work in the UK

Temporary Caretaker - Canterbury, Kent Canterbury, England, United Kingdom