Job Description
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.
