School Caretaker

Company: Active Recruitment Ltd
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Job Description:

School Caretakers

Location: Redbridge

Full Time, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Weekend overtime optional. Shift work available.

Temp-to-Perm after initial short trial period.

Salary: Temp-to-Perm (£25000 – £26900 per annum)

Start Date: ASAP.

Active Recruitment are looking for caretakers to join primary and secondary schools across East London. The schools would like to employ a Caretaker on an initial trial basis with the view to becoming permanent within the first month following a successful trial.

The ideal candidate will have previous relevant maintenance or caretaker experience and be able to work a standard shift pattern but remain flexible where on occasion, shifts may change at short notice to meet business needs.

Hours of Work

  • 8am – 4p.m or 10am – 6p.m – changeable on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis.
  • 52 weeks per year.
  • Monday to Friday but weekend overtime is also optional although not essential.

Position Responsibilities

  • Site Management
  • Cleaning
  • Security
  • Lettings

The ideal candidate will have previous maintenance or handyman experience and knowledge of Safeguarding and Health & Safety Procedures is required.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position. Active Recruitment are able to assist with this.

Benefits

  • Temp-to-Perm
  • Private Healthcare
  • Career Progression
  • Working with a large facilities team
  • Overtime available
  • Access to Local Government Pension scheme
  • A focus on staff well-being and welfare
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free access to a fully fitted on-site fitness suite
  • Cycle to work shower facilities
  • Team building and sports events to build cohesion
  • Winter well-being holiday

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Posted: June 1st, 2026