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School Caretaker
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 13 - 13 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
School Caretaker – Long-Term Position
Location: Surrey/Kingston upon Thames
Hours: 3 days per week, 7:30am–6:30pm (two roles available)
Contract: Ongoing
Start: Early January 2026
Pay: £13 per hour PAYE
Agency Vacancy – Recruiting on behalf of the school
Our agency is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic specialist school in Surrey to recruit two School Caretakers to join their Estates & Operations team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone practical, reliable and hands-on who enjoys keeping a school safe, clean and well maintained. You’ll be joining a supportive operations team and playing a key role in ensuring the school environment is fit for learning every day.
The Role
You will be responsible for a wide range of caretaking and maintenance duties, including:
* General building maintenance (painting, basic carpentry, minor repairs)
* Plumbing fixes (sinks, toilets, showers)
* PPM checks and logging maintenance requests
* Furniture repairs and basic DIY tasks
* Portering, moving furniture and supporting school events
* Ad-hoc cleaning when required
* Checking lights, heating, drains, gulleys and water systems (including legionella checks)
* Maintaining playgrounds, car parks, garden areas and perimeter fencing
* Ensuring safe access during bad weather
* Supporting contractors on site and monitoring their work
* Supporting with holiday maintenance programmes
* Assisting with deliveries, setting up rooms and general site support
What We’re Looking For
* Practical caretaking/maintenance experience
* Basic skills in painting, carpentry, plumbing and general repairs
* Someone proactive, reliable and able to work independently
* Good understanding of health & safety
* Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential
* Friendly, helpful and willing to get stuck in
Why This School?
* Warm, supportive team
* Long-term roles with consistent hours
* Opportunity to make a real impact in a school community
* Clear routines, structured working patterns and strong leadership support
Apply Today
If you’re a confident, hands-on School Caretaker looking for a stable and rewarding role in a Surrey school, we would love to hear from you.
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