School Caretaker - Ashford
Hours: Monday to Friday
Pay: £14+ per hour
Employer: Working on behalf of Academics for a local school
Academics are currently recruiting a full-time School Caretaker to support a friendly local school in Ashford. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with previous caretaking, facilities, or site support experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Opening and securing the school site
General site maintenance and basic repairs
Carrying out health & safety checks
Setting up rooms for school activities and events
Ensuring the school grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained
Supporting staff with ad-hoc site-related tasks
Liaising with contractors where required
The Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience as a caretaker, site assistant, or facilities operative (preferred)
Reliable, practical, and hands-on approach
Good understanding of health & safety
Able to work independently and take initiative
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
This is a great opportunity to work full-time school-friendly hours in a supportive environment