Caretaker
Location: South East London
Working Pattern: On Site
Hours: 35-40 Hours Per Week
Contract: Temporary / Ongoing Contract
Rate: £21.00 - £25.00 per hour Umbrella
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Caretaker to join a well-respected organisation in South East London. This role will be responsible for ensuring the site remains safe, secure, clean, and fully operational, providing a welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and service users.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the premises, supporting building operations, carrying out basic maintenance tasks, and liaising with contractors to ensure the smooth running of the site.
Caretaker – Key Responsibilities
- Open and secure the building daily, ensuring the premises remain safe and secure at all times
- Carry out routine inspections of the site and report any maintenance issues or health & safety concerns
- Undertake basic reactive maintenance and minor repairs including painting, plumbing, carpentry, and general handyman duties
- Coordinate and monitor contractors attending the site, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standard
- Conduct regular health & safety checks, including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, and maintaining compliance records
- Ensure internal and external areas are clean, tidy, and presentable
- Set up rooms and facilities for meetings, events, and operational requirements
- Support waste management and recycling processes across the site
- Monitor building systems and report any faults or service interruptions
- Respond promptly to emergencies and urgent maintenance issues
- Maintain stock levels of cleaning and maintenance supplies
- Liaise effectively with staff, visitors, and external stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Previous experience working as a Caretaker, Premises Assistant, Site Officer, Facilities Assistant, School Caretaker, or Maintenance Operative
- Experience carrying out minor repairs and general building maintenance
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures and building compliance
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Experience liaising with contractors and supervising works on site
- Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach to work
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance, site security, and statutory checks
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential
- Experience working within a school, college, NHS, or public sector environment is desirable
Caretaker/Premises Assistant in London employer: Venn Group Careers
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