School Caretakers
ACTIVE RECRUITMENT UK LTD · London, London
School Caretakers at ACTIVE RECRUITMENT UK LTD, based in London, London. This is a temp to perm role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- London, London
- Contract
- Temp to perm
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 12 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Caretaker
Reference https://activerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=12964
About the role
School Caretakers
Location: Redbridge
Full Time, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Weekend overtime optional. Shift work available.
Temp-to-Perm after initial short trial period.
Salary: Temp-to-Perm (£25000 – £26900 per annum)
Start Date: ASAP.
Active Recruitment are looking for caretakers to join primary and secondary schools across East London. The schools would like to employ a Caretaker on an initial trial basis with the view to becoming permanent within the first month following a successful trial.
The ideal candidate will have previous relevant maintenance or caretaker experience and be able to work a standard shift pattern but remain flexible where on occasion, shifts may change at short notice to meet business needs.
The hours of work will be split as follows:
- 8am – 4p.m or 10am – 6p.m – changeable on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis.
- 52 weeks per year.
- Monday to Friday but weekend overtime is also optional although not essential.
The position will include:
- Site Management,
- Cleaning
- Security
- Lettings
The ideal candidate will have previous maintenance or handyman experience and knowledge of Safeguarding and Health & Safety Procedures is required.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position. Active Recruitment are able to assist with this.
Benefits:
- Temp-to-Perm
- Private Healthcare
- Career Progression
- Working with a large facilities team
- Overtime available
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme
- A focus on staff well-being and welfare
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Free access to a fully fitted on-site fitness suite
- Cycle to work shower facilities
- Team building and sports events to build cohesion
Reference: https://activerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=12964 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via ACTIVE RECRUITMENT UK LTD
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