About this role
School Caretaker / Site Assistant
A hands-on, customer-focused role supporting facilities, site operations and community lettings within a school environment. Ideal for someone reliable, organised and confident managing premises, health and safety, and customer service.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Premises Assistant, Facilities Operative, School Site Operative, Building Assistant, Caretaker
This role is known internally as a Lettings Caretaker
SALARY: £13 per Hour + Benefits
LOCATION: Croydon, South London
JOB TYPE: Casual Contract
WORKING HOURS: Evenings, weekends and school holidays (as required)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Caretaker / Site Assistant to support out-of-hours site operations and community lettings.
As a School Caretaker / Site Assistant you will be responsible for opening and securing premises, preparing facilities, and ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for all users.
The School Caretaker / Site Assistant will oversee bookings, handle customer queries and maintain equipment, ensuring all areas meet required standards and health and safety regulations.
This role requires flexibility, strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while delivering excellent customer service within a school environment.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the School Caretaker / Site Assistant include:
Open and Secure Premises: Ensure safe access before bookings and secure closure after usePrepare Facilities: Set up rooms and equipment to meet booking requirementsMaintain Cleanliness Standards: Ensure all areas are tidy, presentable and ready for useMonitor Site Activity: Oversee lettings and ensure compliance with safety proceduresProvide Customer Support: Respond to queries and resolve issues promptlyLiaise with Contractors: Coordinate with cleaning staff and external providers as requiredInspect Facilities: Check condition of areas post-use and address any concernsHandle Basic Maintenance: Maintain equipment and report faults where necessaryFollow Health and Safety Procedures: Ensure awareness of fire exits, policies and complianceSupport Community Use: Facilitate a positive experience for all site users
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience in a customer-focused environmentStrong communication skills, both written and verbalGood organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasksCompetent using Microsoft Office and Windows-based systemsAn understanding of health, safety and security within a school or similar settingAbility to work independently and resolve problems effectivelyA practical understanding of facilities or premises maintenanceFlexible approach to working evenings, weekends and holidaysAbility to build positive working relationships with stakeholdersWillingness to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
BENEFITS
Great opportunities for professional developmentNEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility)O2 discounts and Specsavers corporate eye test vouchersFlexible working opportunitiesEligibility for NUS Card and CSSC membershipWell-being programmes including retreats, yoga and wellness appsCycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease SchemesFree staff lunch and on-site parkingThis role requires a DBS check
Pre-employment checks
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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JOB REF: AWDO-C14640
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