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Job Title: School Caretaker
📍 Location: Southwark, London
💰 Salary: Competitive
📅 Start Date: ASAP
🛡️ Requirement: Enhanced DBS required
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a reliable, proactive, and experienced School Caretaker to join a welcoming and well-regarded school in the Southwark area. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, offering a key opportunity to contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
As the School Caretaker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the school premises are maintained to a high standard, safe, secure, and fully operational for staff and students.
Key Responsibilities:
Opening and closing the school premises daily, ensuring security protocols are followed.
Carrying out general maintenance, minor repairs, painting, and basic plumbing as required.
Conducting regular health and safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and building inspections.
Ensuring all external areas (playgrounds, pathways, entrances) are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Liaising with contractors and monitoring works carried out on-site.
Managing the site's heating, lighting, and ventilation systems.
Supporting with setting up rooms for school events, exams, or lettings.
Responding promptly to any maintenance or safety issues as they arise.
Monitoring stock levels of cleaning and maintenance supplies and ordering replacements as necessary.
Supporting the school's compliance with health & safety regulations and contributing to risk assessments.
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one before starting).
Previous experience as a school caretaker or in a similar facilities or premises role (school-based experience highly desirable).
Good knowledge of general maintenance, DIY, and basic repairs.
Understanding of health and safety practices in an educational setting.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks (lifting, carrying, etc.).
Strong communication skills and a professional attitude.
Flexibility around shift patterns, including occasional evening or weekend work if needed.
Why Join Us?
Work in a supportive school environment where your role is valued.
Opportunity to make a real difference in the daily running of the school.
Competitive pay reflective of experience.
Potential for long-term or permanent opportunities.
How to Apply:
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