Caretaker / Facilities Assistant

  • Barker Ross
  • Apr 22, 2026
Contractor Real Estate

Job Description

Job Title: Caretaker / Facilities Assistant
Location: London (E5)
Agency: Barker Ross
Pay Rate: 13.16 per hour
Start Date: Immediate start available
Shifts: Alternating weekly

  • 6:00am - 2:00pm
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Days: Monday to Friday

Overview:
Barker Ross is currently recruiting for a reliable and proactive Caretaker / Facilities Assistant to join a well-maintained site in Hackney (E5). This is a full-time, ongoing role with alternating shift patterns, offering a great opportunity for someone with strong practical skills and a hands-on approach to site maintenance and support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • General caretaking duties across the site
  • Opening and closing premises in line with shift times
  • Carrying out basic maintenance, repairs, and inspections
  • Ensuring cleanliness and safety of internal and external areas
  • Responding promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies
  • Supporting health & safety compliance across the facility
  • Liaising with contractors and reporting issues as required

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, or maintenance role
  • Basic DIY and maintenance skills
  • Good understanding of health & safety procedures
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Strong reliability and punctuality
  • Enhanced DBS (essential)

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rate of 13.16
  • Stable Monday-Friday working pattern
  • Immediate start available
  • Support from an established recruitment agency
  • Opportunity for long-term placement

How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV or contact Barker Ross for more information.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.