School Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment

School Caretaker - Secondary School

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Contract: Flexible / Ongoing Opportunities
Working Pattern: Shift Work - Flexible Hours

A welcoming and well-established secondary school in Barking & Dagenham is looking for a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join their premises team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant or someone with strong practical skills who is looking for flexible shift work within a school environment.



The Role

As a School Caretaker, you will help ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained. Duties will include:

  • Opening and securing the school premises
  • Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs
  • Supporting the smooth running of the school site
  • Completing routine health and safety checks
  • Assisting with deliveries and contractors
  • Maintaining outdoor areas and communal spaces
  • Reporting any maintenance or security issues
  • Responding to day-to-day site requirements
  • Ensuring the school provides a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff


The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking
  • Practical and confident carrying out basic maintenance
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible and willing to work different shifts
  • Friendly and professional when dealing with staff, students and visitors
  • Experienced in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance or similar role

Previous experience working within a school is desirable but not essential.



Why Apply?

  • Flexible shift work
  • Ongoing opportunities
  • Work within a supportive secondary school environment
  • Opportunity to develop your experience in school facilities and premises
  • Varied role with no two days necessarily being the same

If you are a dependable and hands-on individual looking for flexible caretaker work in Barking & Dagenham, we'd love to hear from you.

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