Caretaker (Temporary)
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Job Description
Caretaker
Temporary
Location: the South East
Start date: 25 September 2026
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in the South East, helping to keep the site safe, secure and well presented for learners, staff and visitors.
This is a practical, hands-on role. You'll be on hand throughout the day for the jobs that keep a busy education setting running — opening up and locking down, minor repairs, moving furniture and equipment, and reporting anything that needs specialist attention.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening and securing the site, including setting and checking alarms.
- Carrying out minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks.
- Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for lessons, meetings and events.
- Monitoring the condition of the buildings and grounds and reporting any issues or hazards.
- Supporting the safety and security of the site for learners, staff and visitors.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Practical skills and experience in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities role
- A reliable, flexible approach and the ability to work on your own initiative
- An awareness of health and safety in the workplace
- The ability to work well with colleagues, learners and visitors
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience of working in an education or public sector setting
- A relevant maintenance or health and safety qualification
If you take pride in keeping a site running smoothly and you're ready for your next role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Harrison Coker
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Requirements
- Practical skills and experience in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities role
- Reliable, flexible approach and ability to work on own initiative
- Awareness of health and safety in the workplace
- Ability to work well with colleagues, learners and visitors
Skills & Qualifications
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