School Caretaker

London, UK Tradewind Recruitment School Caretaker - Secondary School Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London Contract: Flexible / Ongoing Opportunities Working Pattern: Shift Work - Flexible Hours A welcoming and well-established secondary school in Barking & Dagenham is looking for a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join their premises team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant or someone with strong practical skills who is looking for flexible shift work within a school environment. The Role As a School Caretaker, you will help ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained. Duties will include: Opening and securing the school premises Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs Supporting the smooth running of the school site Completing routine health and safety checks Assisting with deliveries and contractors Maintaining outdoor areas and communal spaces Reporting any maintenance or security issues Responding to day-to-day site requirements Ensuring the school provides a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Reliable, punctual and hardworking Practical and confident carrying out basic maintenance Able to work independently and as part of a team Flexible and willing to work different shifts Friendly and professional when dealing with staff, students and visitors Experienced in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance or similar rolePrevious experience working within a school is desirable but not essential. Why Apply? Flexible shift work Ongoing opportunities Work within a supportive secondary school environment Opportunity to develop your experience in school facilities and premises Varied role with no two days necessarily being the sameIf you are a dependable and hands-on individual looking for flexible caretaker work in Barking & Dagenham, we'd love to hear from you