School Caretaker - Secondary School - Brent - ASAP Start - Full-Time

Are you practical, reliable, and committed to maintaining a safe and well-presented school environment?
Do you take pride in ensuring facilities run smoothly and efficiently on a day-to-day basis?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Brent seeking a School Caretaker to join their team immediately on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring a clean, secure, and well-maintained environment for staff and students.

As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the general maintenance, security, and upkeep of the school premises. You will work closely with the site team and leadership to ensure the school remains a safe and welcoming place for learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing the school site daily, ensuring security procedures are followed
• Carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs across the premises
• Monitoring the condition of the building and reporting any issues promptly
• Ensuring the school grounds are clean, tidy, and well maintained
• Managing waste disposal and supporting cleaning operations where required
• Carrying out health and safety checks, including fire alarm testing and basic compliance tasks
• Assisting with setting up rooms for events, exams, and school activities
• Overseeing contractors on site and ensuring work is completed safely
• Supporting the management of site supplies and equipment
• Responding to emergency situations as required

• Previous experience in a caretaker, maintenance, or site assistant role (school experience desirable)
• Good practical skills and ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• A proactive, reliable, and hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours requirements if needed
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• A supportive and welcoming secondary school in Brent
• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, with potential split shifts
• Immediate start with potential for a long-term or permanent position
• Opportunity to play a vital role in the smooth running of the school
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are a dependable and proactive individual ready to help maintain a safe and efficient school environment, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 3).