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: Early 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