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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