Posted 2 days ago
Job Title: School Caretaker
Location: Newham, East London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £16 £19 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary/Permanent
Working Hours: 8:00am 16:00pm
Company: Complete Classroom Services
About the Role
Complete Classroom Services is seeking a reliable, proactive, and hardworking School Caretaker to support the day-to-day maintenance, security, and upkeep of school premises in Newham and surrounding East London areas.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school environment remains safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors. This is a hands-on role requiring practical maintenance skills, a strong awareness of health and safety, and the ability to respond effectively to site-related issues.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs across the school site
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are clean, safe, secure, and well-presented
• Undertake opening and closing duties, including security checks and alarm systems
• Monitor and maintain school facilities, including heating, lighting, plumbing, and general building fabric
• Conduct routine site inspections and report any maintenance or health and safety concerns
• Assist with setting up rooms and facilities for school activities and events
• Liaise with contractors and support maintenance works on site
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and school policies
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and site checks
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues and site incidents
• Support the school leadership team with general site management duties
• Carry out grounds maintenance duties where required to ensure outdoor areas remain safe and tidy
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
• Previous experience as a School Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, or in a similar role
• Good practical skills across general maintenance, repairs, and building upkeep
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a school or similar environment
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, flexible, and professional approach to work
• Basic IT skills, including email and record keeping
• Good physical fitness and willingness to undertake manual tasks
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
• Previous experience working within a school, academy, college, or educational setting
• Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or equivalent)
• Basic trade skills such as plumbing, decorating, carpentry, or electrical maintenance
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements within schools
• Experience with site security procedures and alarm systems
In Return, We Offer
• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to work within well-regarded schools across Newham and East London
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive rates of pay
• Temporary-to-permanent and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated support from the Complete Classroom Services team
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