School Caretaker

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School Caretaker – Long-Term Position

Location: Surrey/Kingston Upon Thames
Hours: 3 days per week, 7:30am–6:30pm (two roles available)
Contract: Ongoing
Start: ASAP/January 2026

Pay: £13 per hour PAYE
Agency Vacancy – Recruiting on behalf of the school

Our agency is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic specialist school in Surrey to recruit two School Caretakers to join their Estates & Operations team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone practical, reliable and hands-on who enjoys keeping a school safe, clean and well maintained. You’ll be joining a supportive operations team and playing a key role in ensuring the school environment is fit for learning every day.

The Role

You will be responsible for a wide range of caretaking and maintenance duties, including:

* General building maintenance (painting, basic carpentry, minor repairs)

* Plumbing fixes (sinks, toilets, showers)

* PPM checks and logging maintenance requests

* Furniture repairs and basic DIY tasks

* Portering, moving furniture and supporting school events

* Ad-hoc cleaning when required

* Checking lights, heating, drains, gulleys and water systems (including legionella checks)

* Maintaining playgrounds, car parks, garden areas and perimeter fencing

* Ensuring safe access during bad weather

* Supporting contractors on site and monitoring their work

* Supporting with holiday maintenance programmes

* Assisting with deliveries, setting up rooms and general site support

What We’re Looking For

* Practical caretaking/maintenance experience

* Basic skills in painting, carpentry, plumbing and general repairs

* Someone proactive, reliable and able to work independently

* Good understanding of health & safety

* Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential

* Friendly, helpful and willing to get stuck in

Why This School?

* Warm, supportive team

* Long-term roles with consistent hours

* Opportunity to make a real impact in a school community

* Clear routines, structured working patterns and strong leadership support

Apply Today

If you’re a confident, hands-on School Caretaker looking for a stable and rewarding role in a Surrey school, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact us directly for more details.

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Location:
Kingston Upon Thames
Salary:
£13 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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