Job Description
Caretaker (Late Shift)
Location: Battersea, London
Hours: 12:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday to Friday (plus enhanced overtime)
Salary: 29,670 - 35,930 (DOE)
Red Rock Consultants are working with a fantastic business, based in Battersea, who are looking to expand their Caretaker team.
You will be supporting with the smooth and safe operation of the estate by undertaking a wide range of practical maintenance, estates and porter duties. This includes routine repair work, minor building projects, event setup, compliance checks, keyholding, and supporting security and site operations.
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 14% employer pension contribution and life insurance cover
- Free lunches on site
- Simply Health healthcare plan and wellbeing support
- Local shopping and restaurant discounts
Key Responsibilities as a Caretaker:
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs across the school site (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, decorating, minor electrical work).
- Assist with small building or refurbishment projects, including costing and sourcing materials.
- Support event setup, furniture moves, deliveries and general porterage tasks.
- Undertake routine H&S and compliance checks, including emergency lighting, fire alarm testing, water temperature monitoring, pool plant support and record-keeping.
- Monitor and report maintenance issues; escalate urgent matters as required.
- Assist in supervising contractors on site.
- Participate in the locking and unlocking of the school and be part of the emergency call-out rota.
- Support occasional security and gatehouse operations when required.
- Maintain tools, equipment and workspaces in a safe and orderly manner.
The right candidate will ideally have experience in a similar Maintenance / Caretaker role, although individuals with limited experience and a can-do attitude will be considered.
Experience in a school or estates/facilities setting is desirable, but not essential.
Please do not delay in applying, as immediate interviews and starts are available for an experienced Caretaker.
