Job Description
School Caretaker / Site Assistant
A reliable and proactive role supporting site management, facilities setup, customer service and maintenance operations during out-of-hours lettings in an education environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Caretaker, Premises Assistant, Facilities Operative, Building Supervisor, School Site Operative, Building Assistant, Caretaker
This role is known internally as a Lettings Caretaker
SALARY: £13.50 per Hour + Benefits
LOCATION: Barkingside, Ilford, Essex
JOB TYPE: Casual Contract
WORKING HOURS: Evenings, weekends and school holidays (as required)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Caretaker / Site Assistant to support out-of-hours site operations and community lettings.
As a School Caretaker / Site Assistant you will manage site access, prepare facilities and maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for all users. You will act as a key on-site presence, delivering excellent customer service and resolving issues as they arise.
The School Caretaker / Site Assistant will oversee bookings, handle customer queries and maintain equipment, ensuring all areas meet required standards and health and safety regulations.
This role requires a dependable, organised individual who can work independently and flexibly across evenings, weekends and school holidays.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the School Caretaker / Site Assistant include:
* Open and Secure Premises: Ensure facilities are safe, accessible and ready for use before and after lettings
* Prepare Facilities: Set up rooms, equipment and spaces to meet booking requirements
* Oversee Lettings: Provide on-site support, customer service and issue resolution
* Maintain Site Standards: Ensure cleanliness, safety and presentation across all areas
* Monitor Facilities: Check condition during and after use, reporting and addressing concerns
* Liaise with Staff and Contractors: Coordinate with cleaning teams and service providers
* Ensure Compliance: Follow health, safety and safeguarding procedures at all times
* Support Site Management: Take responsibility for smooth operations during allocated shifts
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Previous experience in premises maintenance, facilities or site support roles
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders
* Competent using Windows and Microsoft Office applications
* Understanding of health, safety and security procedures within a school or similar environment
* Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively
* Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and holidays
* Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and resolve issues calmly
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
BENEFITS
* Great opportunities for professional development
* NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
* O2 discounts and Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
* Flexible working opportunities
* Eligibility for NUS Card and CSSC membership
* Well-being programmes including retreats, yoga and wellness apps
* Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
* Free staff lunch and on-site parking
* This role requires a DBS check
Pre-employment checks
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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JOB REF: AWDO-C14659
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