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Caretaker Required Location: Rochester Position: Full Time Start Date: December 2025 Academics are working with an excellent and friendly school based in Rochester that is looking for a committed, motivated, and hardworking Caretaker to join their site team immediately. Key Responsibilities: Completing general maintenance duties. Performing minor repairs and refurbishments. Handling porterage and basic DIY tasks. Ensuring the health and safety of the school premises. Requirements: Previous site/premises experience required. School experience is an advantage but not essential. Must have a fully Enhanced DBS. General maintenance experience. Reliability and a strong work ethic. The ideal applicant must be able to manage the workload efficiently and prioritize tasks to maintain a safe and secure environment for the school community. If you feel this role suits your experience and believe you can be a great addition to the site team, we encourage you to apply today! How to Apply: If you are ready to utilize and adapt your skills within this great school in Rochester, please contact Ellie at Academics - Rochester. Contact Information: Call: (phone number removed)

Caretaker Required Location: Chatham Position: Full Time Start Date: October 2025 Academics are working with an excellent and friendly school based in Chatham that is looking for a committed, motivated, and hardworking Caretaker to join their site team immediately. Key Responsibilities: Completing general maintenance duties. Performing minor repairs and refurbishments. Handling porterage and basic DIY tasks. Ensuring the health and safety of the school premises. Requirements: Previous site/premises experience required. School experience is an advantage but not essential. Must have a fully Enhanced DBS. General maintenance experience. Reliability and a strong work ethic. The ideal applicant must be able to manage the workload efficiently and prioritize tasks to maintain a safe and secure environment for the school community. If you feel this role suits your experience and believe you can be a great addition to the site team, we encourage you to apply today! How to Apply: If you are ready to utilize and adapt your skills within this great school in Rochester, please contact Ellie at Academics - Rochester. Contact Information: Call: (phone number removed)

School Caretaker Hours: Shift pattern between 7am 7pm Location: Multiple school sites across Norwich Contract: Full-time Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence essential About the Role: We are seeking a reliable, proactive Mobile School Caretaker to support a group of schools in the Norwich area. You will travel between sites to provide caretaking, basic maintenance, site security, and general support to ensure each school remains safe, clean, and operational. Key Responsibilities: Unlocking/locking school premises Basic repairs, maintenance, and compliance checks Supporting cleaning and site presentation Responding to urgent issues across multiple sites Liaising with school staff and contractors Ensuring health & safety standards are met at all times Requirements: Full UK driving licence (vehicle provided or mileage paid) Good practical/DIY skills Reliable, flexible, and able to work across multiple locations Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) Ability to work shifts within 7am 7pm

We are currently looking for a Caretaker. You will be working in Fulham. Monday Friday 07:30am - 15:30pm Temp Contract - Ongoing Pay rate - £13.92ph paye Job Purpose Responsible for ensuring that cleaning of housing properties meets or exceeds the agreed standards and frequencies to internal and external areas of the council estates. Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the job with your updated CV

Handyman / Caretaker required for general maintenance of a live building in Chester Hourly Rate: £20 Hours: 8am to 5pm x 4 days per week. Duration: 3-5 Months Duties: General handyman with basic knowledge of various basic trades required, duties including maintaining the building.

Building Caretaker/ Janitor Saltcoats 12.81ph - 13.81ph ASAP Start 12 Week contract We are currently seeking two Building Caretakers for work in a School in Saltcoats. This is a 12 week contract with and immediate start available. There may be options for contract extension, overtime and on call rota's once full training is completed. The work will be evening shifts from 5pm to 10.30pm Monday to Friday. Main duties will be: - Fire alarm testing - Locking up - Assisting cleaning team - Log any repairs to FM team Full training on duties will be given, so no experience is necessary. We are looking for someone with a can do attitude who is happy to learn. Work is in a school so you must be able to pass a PVG Criminal record check before starting. We will put you through this. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Estate Caretakers required to work with Worcester based award winning Housing Association's Maintenance team. I am looking for an experienced and professional estate caretaker on a temporary contract to carry out property and estate maintenance. Work will include communal area cleaning, clearing, gardening, leaf clearances, litter picking, graffiti removal, minor general building maintenance. Work will be carried out on sheltered accommodation, retirement schemes and villages as well as accommodation blocks. You will need to be friendly, approachable and have good communication skills. You will be covering Worcester and wider locations. A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential. This is a full-time role Monday - Friday 40 hours per week. 7.30am - 16.00pm. Temporary role for around a month. Pay rate: 14.50 - 15 per hour - weekly paid. Requirements: Minimum 3 years in caretaking, gardening, cleaning, labouring or similar role UK Driving License Good IT skills as you will be using an iPad to access a portal to log all required repairs and completion of health and safety checks Positive and can do attitude Interested? Call Jack on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

School Caretaker Required Job Type: Contract Start date: ASAP Industry: Maintenance Location: Hyde, Tameside Salary: 13.19 HWP / 14.78 PIR JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client is looking for a School Caretaker to join their team on a static site in Hyde. This caretaker role will initially be on a contract basis. MUST have an enhanced DBS. HOURS Monday to Friday 06.00am- 14.00pm Daily responsibilities will include: Maintenance and cleaning duties on site Key holder - opening and locking building Liaising with contractors on site Requirements for the role Must have an enhanced DBS Maintenance experience If interested in the role please send your CV or call Leona on (phone number removed)

Role Overview TeacherActive are working with a fantastic specialist SEND school in Enfield that's looking for a hands on and reliable Site Manager to join their team on a full time basis. This is a key role within the school, ensuring the site is safe, secure, and well maintained throughout the year. Reporting to the Head Teacher and the Group Health, Safety and Estates Team, the post holder will be responsible for a wide range of duties connected with the upkeep of the fabric and grounds of the site together with supporting the daily operational needs of the school. Main Responsibilities Oversee the day to day maintenance and security of the school site Act as keyholder and manage alarm systems, including out of hours callouts Supervise cleaning staff and ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Carry out basic repairs, maintenance, and compliance checks (e.g. fire safety, water testing, emergency lighting) Work with external contractors and coordinate small on site projects Maintain school grounds including pathways, gardens, and play areas Support with health and safety audits and ensure statutory checks are completed Operate and maintain site systems such as heating, lighting, and water Occasionally assist with driving duties and school logistics Be available for occasional unsociable hours (e.g. emergencies or school events) Qualifications Previous experience in a Site Manager, Caretaker, or Facilities role (school experience preferred) Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements Confident carrying out general maintenance and using relevant tools Strong organisational and communication skills Able to work independently and take initiative Full UK driving licence Willing to undertake relevant training such as first aid, COSHH, or fire safety Benefits A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.

Your new company A social housing provider in Sheffield is looking foran Estate Assistant/Caretaker to join their team on a long term temp/temp toperm basis. Mon-Friday, 8-4, 37 hours per week. Driving license required as company vehicle will be provided. Desirable but non-essential qualifications: Horticulture qualification PA1/PA6 Spraying tickets NPTC tickets Job details: Groundsmaintenance & cleaning work mainly on communal areas for social housing estates and blocks of flats. Grass cutting Hedge trimming Strimming Litter picking Jet washing Mopping Sweeping Must be comfortable working in a public facing role and handling queries from tenants on site. Strongunderstanding of health & safety. Use of a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable Dundee based student accommodation for an experienced part time maintenance caretaker to join their maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and dependable handyperson to secure short term, park time work for a great company Location: Dundee, DD2 Start Date: 15th October Hours: Wednesday (half day) Thursday and Friday (19 hours per week) Duration: Temporary 4 week role, could be extended Pay Rate: 14.50 - 15.00 ph, umbrella Key Responsibilities: -Carrying out general repairs (e.g. doors, hinges, handles) -Replacing lightbulbs and minor electrical work -Basic plumbing and painting touch-ups -Resealing baths and showers -Conducting weekly building checks and recording findings -Keeping communal areas tidy, safe, and in good condition -Reporting any serious maintenance or safety issues to management What We're Looking For: -Prior experience in facilities, maintenance, or caretaking roles -Comfortable performing regular compliance and safety checks -Good basic knowledge of plumbing, electrics, and general repairs -Able to work independently and manage their own workload -Health & Safety awareness and attention to detail Interested? Please email your CV to: (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Estate Cleaner / Caretaker Mobile role 3 months Temp with the option to move to perm contract PAYE: 13.85per hour PAYE or 16.55per hour Umbrella Location: Morden SW London 1 positions available Must have a full UK Driving licence and van provided My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. Hours 8am to 4pm Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

Health, Safety and Estates Manager (Part Time - 3 Days per Week) 3-6 Months Surrey Day Rate Competitive, Outside IR35 An Academy Trust is seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety and Estates Manager to oversee the management, development and compliance of their estate, spanning several Schools across Surrey. This is a key operational role supporting safe, compliant and well-maintained learning environments for our pupils, staff and wider community. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Estates Manager will work closely with Headteachers, site teams and caretakers across each school, as well as the Trust's Compliance Officer, to ensure a consistent and strategic approach to health and safety and estates management. Candidates should ideally currently hold an Advanced DBS. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day estates operations across all Trust sites, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, secure, well maintained and fit for purpose. Lead and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, minor works, contractor management and cyclical compliance activities. Review, update and embed Trust-wide Health & Safety policies, ensuring high standards of statutory and regulatory compliance across all sites. Work in partnership with the Trust's Compliance Officer to support the rollout and implementation of the new H&S system. Act as the key estates liaison for Headteachers and caretaking teams, offering guidance, support and consistency in operational estate matters. Contribute to and support the ongoing development of the Trust's estates strategy, including asset management planning, sustainability initiatives and long-term site improvements. Monitor and report on estate-related risks, compliance status, capital needs and site-level priorities to the Director of Finance. Promote best practice in health & safety, safeguarding, site security and environmental management across the Trust. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Candidates should ideally currently hold an Advanced DBS. Experience in estates, facilities or site management, ideally within an education or multi-site environment. Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, statutory compliance and building-related regulatory requirements. Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites and stakeholders effectively. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior leaders, Headteachers, caretakers and external contractors. A proactive, solution-focused approach and the ability to influence positive change across diverse school settings. A commitment to supporting safe, inspiring and well-maintained learning environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organisation at a critical point of transformation, with the scope to genuinely influence standards, systems and service delivery across the entire estate. For more information, contact Tom Hewat at or (phone number removed). Irwin & Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin & Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton. Com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Experienced School Caretakers & Facilities Managers - Join Tradewind Recruitment! Are you an experienced school caretaker or facilities manager looking for long-term opportunities or flexible supply work? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking skilled professionals to join our network across Sheffield and the surrounding areas. Why work with Tradewind? Variety of roles: Access both long-term placements and flexible supply opportunities in schools. Full time and part time roles Trusted recruitment: All vetting is completed to REC Gold Standard , giving you peace of mind. Supportive team: Our friendly consultants are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Fast-track opportunities: Sheffield is an extremely busy area with multiple caretaking roles available right now. Professional growth: Build your experience across different schools and settings. Requirements: Experience as a school caretaker or facilities manager. Must provide 2 professional references . Hold an enhanced child workforce DBS or be willing to apply for one. Join Tradewind Recruitment today and discover the benefits of working with one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies!

Mobile Caretaker Mobile position Must have a full UK Driving licence as van and fuel card provided Temp- perm positions 3 months Temp to be then taken on perm PAYE: 13.85 per hour PAYE or 16.55 per hour Umbrella Location: North London, Islington Van and fuel card provided My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. You'll be responsible for inspecting and cleaning communal areas including sweeping and mopping, external litter picking, leaf clearance, cleaning bin areas and rotating bins. You'll carry out health and safety checks and report bulk rubbish, graffiti and abandoned vehicles to the appropriate teams. Working to high standards you'll also rotate bins to ensure refuse chutes are clear and bulk is prepared for uplift. You'll have responsibility for ensuring that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit and high standards are maintained. With an understanding and awareness of Health and Safety issues, you'll ensure that your work and time is recorded using the systems in place and that all repairs or H&S issues are photographed with details referred to the appropriate teams. Acting as a point of contact you'll ensure there is good communication with all teams and departments and promote a positive image, reporting any tenancy issues identified or suspected to the Housing Officer. You'll also be required to carry out maintenance of internal areas of blocks, including the cleaning of internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walks and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Hours (Apply online only) / Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

OVERVIEW: An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Caretaker (non-residential) to work for a luxury apartment complex within the Wimbledon area. A Monday to Friday role. DUTIES: To work at the premises each day - Monday to Friday - at 8.00.a.m. to 5.00.p.m. with a one hours unpaid lunch break. A total of 40 hours per week. To be available to deal with emergency situations outside the above hours - for which call-out payment arrangements are in place. To provide an effective point of contact between residents and the Area Office. To supervise the activities of and provide assistance as appropriate to contractors to enable timely completion of work. To arrange emergency attendance of plumbers, electricians, lift engineer, boiler engineers and other tradesmen, as necessary. To liaise as appropriate with outside agencies e.g. insurance and local authority representatives. To liaise with emergency services as necessary in relation to any incident affecting the property. To investigate any building problems and report defects to the Area Office. To safeguard keys to flats, check all access doors are kept locked and generally ensure safety and security at all properties, reporting any incidents to the Police as necessary (ensuring that the Area Office is kept fully updated). To inspect all lighting within the common parts and replace any bulbs/tubes as required and which are safely accessible, twice a week. To check drains, gullies, interceptors etc and clear blockages, reporting any faults to the Area Office. To daily inspect lifts to ensure safety standards are maintained. Respond to leaseholders and tenants problems as they arise, report to Area office those that require contractor s action. Give and arrange access with residents for repairs etc. as necessary/available. To seasonally adjust time clocks as necessary for stairway lighting and entrance doors. To submit monthly reports to the Area Office promptly. To ensure roadways on the property are kept free from rubbish and obstruction. Once the appropriate safety training has been completed, inspect both roofs weekly. To carry out cleaning duties in accordance with the schedule below. To carry out other duties which may from time to time be directed by the Area Office and which are within the capabilities of the job holder. CLEANING DUTIES: Hoover internal stairs weekly or as requires including dusting all handrails, window sills and ledges. Clean scuff marks from wall, as required. Clean cobwebs inside and outside, as required. Clean lift mirror twice weekly and polish lift weekly. Hoover weekly or as required. Clean carpets monthly and ensure it is protected with hardboard when used during removal times. Clean glass to the front doors - twice weekly. Clean brass to the front doors - three times per week. Clean internal glass to stairs - every three months. Clear papers/leaflets etc. from common parts, as required. Wash each floor and stair ledges - monthly or as required. Sweep/brush rear stairs - weekly (or as required if bags split or littered by animals). Collect bin bags (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) and deposit to bin area. Maintain bin area and ensure its clean and tidy and disinfect as required. Supply new black bin bags once bin bags are collected. Liaise with Merton Council regarding any missed collections and monitor bin conditions. Boiler room - clean as required. Storeroom, external w.c. garden shed and salt cupboard - tidy and clean, as required. GARDENING DUTIES: Maintain hedges and grass in close cropped condition. Rake grass and apply weed killer, where necessary. Regularly hoe and dig out weeds to shrub and flower beds and apply topsoil, compost from compost heap. Prune/dead-head roses/flowers as necessary and spray for pests. Apply weed killer on a regular basis to paths and common parts. Sweep and bag leaves - daily. Maintain front entrance flowers, weed and water all areas as necessary. Prune shrubs as required and plant new plants and bulbs, as required. Inspect and maintain mower, pruner and all gardening equipment - reporting any faults. WINTER DUTIES: To keep paths and hall entrances free from snow and ice and lay down salt as required. To keep all drains and exposed pipes free from rubbish and ice. A wonderful opportunity!

Ref: RQ(phone number removed) Location: Central London Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm Pay: £30.00ph paid weekly via umbrella Duration: Ongoing Contract Long Term Duties Manage a dispersed team of caretakers, including mobile relief and agency caretakers, to ensure they provide a high-quality, safe, and responsive service on our estates, following Council policies and procedures. This includes (but not limited to) inducting and assessing new starters, supporting team training and development, conducting regular one-on-one supervision and team meetings, assessing health and wellbeing, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety, managing performance, conduct, and sickness absence. To assist as required in the measurement of caretaker workloads. Ensure appropriate staffing levels are always maintained and keep accurate staff management records Ensure all health and safety tasks, including fire safety inspections and fire risk assessment actions, are completed within target times and in accordance with procedures. Update associated records on management systems and work closely with Corporate and Neighbourhood H&S colleagues. To ensure estates are maintained at the highest possible standards of cleanliness, fire and general safety, security, and appearance Leading a team of caretakers, responsible for all aspects of their line management Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions of services associated with estate management functions, such as waste and recycling, grounds/greenspace maintenance, communal repairs, and estate lighting. To work collaboratively, developing strong working relationships with other teams and partner agencies, such as refuse, repairs, new build and project teams, tenancy management, community safety, police etc.

Caretaker/Housing Officer- 28,000 per annum. Full time - Monday to Friday 9am to 5.50pm Working on site managing a block of 25 flats based in E1. You will be managing the blockof flats, fault finding, dealing with basic maintenance issues and raising job sheets for any works that need to carried out by a contractor. Contacting and arranging relevant maintenance contractors. Dealing with tenants queries in a professional and friendly manner Dealing with new check ins of arrivals Basic customer service and admin duties.