Company: TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour
School Caretaker - Secondary School?? Location: Croydon, South London?? Start Date: September 2025?? Contract: Full-Time | All Year Round (or Term Time + Some Holidays)
Are you a reliable, hands-on individual with a strong sense of responsibility and pride in your work? A well-established secondary school in Croydon is looking for a dedicated School Caretaker to join our site team from September 2025.
This is a key role in ensuring our school remains a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities: -
Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks across the school site.
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Opening and closing the school premises (site security).
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Ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times.
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Managing cleaning staff and ensuring cleanliness across the site.
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Assisting with setting up rooms for school events, exams, and activities.
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Monitoring contractors on site and overseeing planned maintenance schedules.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: -
Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, or site management role (school setting desirable).
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Basic maintenance and DIY skills (plumbing, painting, carpentry, etc.).
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Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
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A proactive, flexible, and reliable attitude.
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
We Offer: -
A supportive and friendly school environment.
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A varied and practical role with real responsibility.
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Training and development opportunities.
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The chance to play a vital role in the daily running of the school.