Caretaker (Enhanced DBS Required) Location: Oxford Spires Academy, Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU Contract: Temporary, 6 Weeks Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm Start Date: Immediate Start Available Pay Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate Evening Caretaker - Oxford We are currently recruiting for a dependable and proactive Caretaker to join a busy educational site in Oxford on a 6-week temporary contract. Working as part of the site team, you will play a key role in ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure, clean and operational during the evening shift. This position would suit an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Operative or Maintenance Assistant with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail. Due to the nature of the environment, all applicants must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to undergo the appropriate checks. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day caretaking of the school buildings and grounds during evening hours, ensuring the site is safe and secure for staff, students and visitors. Duties will include carrying out routine site inspections, basic maintenance and repairs, room set-ups, security checks, locking and securing buildings, monitoring contractors where required and responding to facilities-related issues throughout the shift. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining a clean, tidy and well-presented environment, report defects and hazards, support health and safety compliance and ensure the premises are prepared for the following day. About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a caretaking, facilities, maintenance or building support role. You will be practical, reliable and capable of working independently whilst demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving. Good communication skills, a strong awareness of health and safety and the ability to undertake light maintenance duties are essential. An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this position. What's on Offer? This is an excellent opportunity to secure an immediate start with a respected educational establishment. The role offers a friendly working environment, varied responsibilities and the opportunity to gain experience within a busy facilities team. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
30/10/2026
Full time
Caretaker (Enhanced DBS Required) Location: Oxford Spires Academy, Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU Contract: Temporary, 6 Weeks Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm Start Date: Immediate Start Available Pay Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate Evening Caretaker - Oxford We are currently recruiting for a dependable and proactive Caretaker to join a busy educational site in Oxford on a 6-week temporary contract. Working as part of the site team, you will play a key role in ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure, clean and operational during the evening shift. This position would suit an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Operative or Maintenance Assistant with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail. Due to the nature of the environment, all applicants must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to undergo the appropriate checks. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day caretaking of the school buildings and grounds during evening hours, ensuring the site is safe and secure for staff, students and visitors. Duties will include carrying out routine site inspections, basic maintenance and repairs, room set-ups, security checks, locking and securing buildings, monitoring contractors where required and responding to facilities-related issues throughout the shift. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining a clean, tidy and well-presented environment, report defects and hazards, support health and safety compliance and ensure the premises are prepared for the following day. About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a caretaking, facilities, maintenance or building support role. You will be practical, reliable and capable of working independently whilst demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving. Good communication skills, a strong awareness of health and safety and the ability to undertake light maintenance duties are essential. An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this position. What's on Offer? This is an excellent opportunity to secure an immediate start with a respected educational establishment. The role offers a friendly working environment, varied responsibilities and the opportunity to gain experience within a busy facilities team. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
Assistant Facilities Manager Location: Chelsea, London SW3 6HY Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum Contract: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Full Time Assistant Facilities Manager - Chelsea We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Facilities Manager to join a prestigious institute based in Chelsea. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities professional seeking to further develop their career within a respected and professional environment. Initially offered on a temporary basis with the potential to become permanent, the successful candidate will support the Facilities Manager in overseeing the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the institute's estate. The role will play a key part in ensuring that buildings, services and working environments are maintained to the highest standards. As Assistant Facilities Manager, you will support the management of both hard and soft facilities services, ensuring a safe, compliant and welcoming environment for staff, students, visitors and contractors. You will assist with the coordination of planned and reactive maintenance activities, monitor contractor performance, carry out routine building inspections and help maintain statutory compliance across the estate. The successful candidate will support health and safety initiatives, fire safety procedures, emergency preparedness activities and workplace compliance requirements. You will also be involved in monitoring service contracts, maintaining facilities records, assisting with budgetary control and supporting facilities-related projects and improvements. This role requires a hands-on and proactive individual who enjoys working in a varied environment and who can build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers. Excellent organisational skills and a customer-focused approach are essential. To be considered, you should have previous experience within a facilities, estates, property management or building services environment. You will possess a good understanding of facilities operations, contractor management and health and safety compliance, together with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities within a busy workplace. Experience of facilities management software, planned maintenance programmes and compliance management would be advantageous. Relevant qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH or IWFM are desirable, although not essential. In return, our client offers a salary of up to £34,000 per annum, the opportunity to secure a permanent position, ongoing professional development and the chance to work within a highly regarded institution in one of London's most desirable locations. If you are looking for your next step within facilities management and would like to join a professional and supportive organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
29/10/2026
Full time
Assistant Facilities Manager Location: Chelsea, London SW3 6HY Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum Contract: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Full Time Assistant Facilities Manager - Chelsea We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Facilities Manager to join a prestigious institute based in Chelsea. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities professional seeking to further develop their career within a respected and professional environment. Initially offered on a temporary basis with the potential to become permanent, the successful candidate will support the Facilities Manager in overseeing the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the institute's estate. The role will play a key part in ensuring that buildings, services and working environments are maintained to the highest standards. As Assistant Facilities Manager, you will support the management of both hard and soft facilities services, ensuring a safe, compliant and welcoming environment for staff, students, visitors and contractors. You will assist with the coordination of planned and reactive maintenance activities, monitor contractor performance, carry out routine building inspections and help maintain statutory compliance across the estate. The successful candidate will support health and safety initiatives, fire safety procedures, emergency preparedness activities and workplace compliance requirements. You will also be involved in monitoring service contracts, maintaining facilities records, assisting with budgetary control and supporting facilities-related projects and improvements. This role requires a hands-on and proactive individual who enjoys working in a varied environment and who can build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers. Excellent organisational skills and a customer-focused approach are essential. To be considered, you should have previous experience within a facilities, estates, property management or building services environment. You will possess a good understanding of facilities operations, contractor management and health and safety compliance, together with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities within a busy workplace. Experience of facilities management software, planned maintenance programmes and compliance management would be advantageous. Relevant qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH or IWFM are desirable, although not essential. In return, our client offers a salary of up to £34,000 per annum, the opportunity to secure a permanent position, ongoing professional development and the chance to work within a highly regarded institution in one of London's most desirable locations. If you are looking for your next step within facilities management and would like to join a professional and supportive organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
Facilities Operative - Warrington We are seeking a proactive and reliable Facilities Operative to support the maintenance, presentation and safety of multiple sites across the region. This is a hands-on role suited to an individual with experience in facilities management, maintenance, caretaking, cleaning or property services. You will play an important part in ensuring sites remain clean, safe, compliant and well-presented at all times. The role involves regular travel between sites, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. The Role You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and appearance across both internal and external site areas. This includes carrying out routine cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, pressure washing, litter picking and waste management, whilst ensuring all customer areas, access roads, compounds, car parks and walkways remain safe, tidy and operational. The role will also involve undertaking grounds maintenance duties including mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, weeding and seasonal landscaping tasks. You will be expected to identify maintenance issues and report them promptly to ensure sites remain in excellent condition. Health and safety compliance is a key aspect of the position. You will support routine fire safety inspections, testing procedures and emergency preparedness activities, whilst carrying out various compliance checks relating to water hygiene, emergency lighting and fire safety systems. You will be responsible for following safe working practices, completing risk assessments where required and ensuring appropriate use of PPE at all times. You will carry out daily inspections of company vehicles, tools and maintenance equipment, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Any defects or issues must be reported and addressed in line with company procedures. Accurate record keeping is essential. You will update maintenance activities through the company's CAFM system, complete site inspections and audits, maintain electronic timesheets and communicate effectively with management regarding site priorities and operational requirements. Participation in an occasional out-of-hours emergency call-out rota may be required, together with the flexibility to undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role. Based on About You The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience within a facilities, maintenance, caretaking, cleaning or similar environment. You will possess strong organisational and communication skills, be capable of working independently and managing your own workload across multiple locations, and demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving. A full UK driving licence is essential. Experience of CAFM systems, basic building maintenance knowledge and relevant qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH or CSCS would be advantageous, although not essential. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, COSHH and general compliance requirements would also be beneficial. Based on Benefits In return, we offer a competitive salary of £29,500 - £30,250 per annum, 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, overtime opportunities, a company pension scheme, ongoing training and development, access to an employee benefits and discount platform, and a full uniform and PPE allowance. Based on Apply today for the opportunity to join a growing organisation where your contribution will directly support the safe and efficient operation of multiple sites across the region.
29/10/2026
Full time
Facilities Operative - Warrington We are seeking a proactive and reliable Facilities Operative to support the maintenance, presentation and safety of multiple sites across the region. This is a hands-on role suited to an individual with experience in facilities management, maintenance, caretaking, cleaning or property services. You will play an important part in ensuring sites remain clean, safe, compliant and well-presented at all times. The role involves regular travel between sites, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. The Role You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and appearance across both internal and external site areas. This includes carrying out routine cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, pressure washing, litter picking and waste management, whilst ensuring all customer areas, access roads, compounds, car parks and walkways remain safe, tidy and operational. The role will also involve undertaking grounds maintenance duties including mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, weeding and seasonal landscaping tasks. You will be expected to identify maintenance issues and report them promptly to ensure sites remain in excellent condition. Health and safety compliance is a key aspect of the position. You will support routine fire safety inspections, testing procedures and emergency preparedness activities, whilst carrying out various compliance checks relating to water hygiene, emergency lighting and fire safety systems. You will be responsible for following safe working practices, completing risk assessments where required and ensuring appropriate use of PPE at all times. You will carry out daily inspections of company vehicles, tools and maintenance equipment, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Any defects or issues must be reported and addressed in line with company procedures. Accurate record keeping is essential. You will update maintenance activities through the company's CAFM system, complete site inspections and audits, maintain electronic timesheets and communicate effectively with management regarding site priorities and operational requirements. Participation in an occasional out-of-hours emergency call-out rota may be required, together with the flexibility to undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role. Based on About You The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience within a facilities, maintenance, caretaking, cleaning or similar environment. You will possess strong organisational and communication skills, be capable of working independently and managing your own workload across multiple locations, and demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving. A full UK driving licence is essential. Experience of CAFM systems, basic building maintenance knowledge and relevant qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH or CSCS would be advantageous, although not essential. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, COSHH and general compliance requirements would also be beneficial. Based on Benefits In return, we offer a competitive salary of £29,500 - £30,250 per annum, 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, overtime opportunities, a company pension scheme, ongoing training and development, access to an employee benefits and discount platform, and a full uniform and PPE allowance. Based on Apply today for the opportunity to join a growing organisation where your contribution will directly support the safe and efficient operation of multiple sites across the region.