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Job Title: School CaretakerLocation: CroydonContract: Full-time / Term time only / Part-time / Long-term / permanentStart Date: ASAP Are you a dependable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment? We are looking for a School Caretaker to join our team and ensure the smooth running of our facilities, supporting staff, students and visitors every day. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain the cleanliness, safety and security of the school premises, • Carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs as needed, • Open and close the school, managing building access and security systems, • Monitor and report health and safety concerns promptly, • Support contractors and manage deliveries and site visitors, • Ensure playgrounds, grounds and outdoor areas are safe and tidy, • Previous experience in caretaking or maintenance, preferably in a school or similar environment, • Practical skills and ability to carry out basic repairs and upkeep, • Reliable, punctual and able to work independently, • Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner, • Flexibility to cover out-of-hours duties as required, • A friendly, supportive school community, • Opportunities for training and professional development

Responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, cleanliness, and basic maintenance of the building and surrounding areas. Report back to the Property Manager on any issues, concerns, or maintenance needs identified on site. Assist with resident queries related to the building's maintenance or communal areas.

Our Client are looking for a Par-time Caretaker to join their team at a luxury residential site based in Croydon. Report back to the Property Manager on any issues, concerns, or maintenance needs identified on site. Report major repairs or safety issues to the Property Manager promptly.

JOB TITLE: Caretaker LOCATION: Croydon PAY RATE: £17.04 PAYE / £21.89 umbrella per hour START DATE: ASAP DURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 36 hours a week IR35 STATUS: Inside Role Purpose: We are seeking a dedicated Neighbourhood Caretaker to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of council housing properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning internal areas, monitoring estate services, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Key Responsibilities: Perform cleaning duties in council-owned flats and maisonettes, including bin chambers. Use appropriate equipment and cleaning products to meet enhanced cleaning standards. Clear blockages in chutes and report any issues to the repairs contractor. Maintain bin chambers and rotate bins as required. Wash food-waste and communal household rubbish bins. Participate in deep cleaning of blocks and remove graffiti. Cut away/remove shrubs and foliage from sites. Keep communal areas free of bulk rubbish. Inspect and replace lights/lamps weekly. Ensure the safety and maintenance of cleaning equipment. Report abandoned vehicles, vandalism, dog fouling, and fly-tipping. Conduct secondary monitoring of estate services such as Streetscene, grounds maintenance, and communal repairs. Visit new tenants to explain domestic refuse disposal arrangements.Key Contacts: Residents Veolia (Streetscene) Grounds maintenance Repairs service Utility companies Tenancy team Contract Inspectors Neighbourhood Safety Officers Veolia operators Handyperson serviceEssential Skills and Experience: Understanding of Health & Safety requirements related to COSHH and Risk Assessment. Experience in customer care and basic cleaning tasks. Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team. Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting heavy weights and using industrial cleaning materials. Experience working with the public in a service delivery environment. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser