Dagenham
School Caretaker • Hourly Rate: £19.00 (Umbrella) / £16.00 (PAYE), • Location: Dagenham, East London, • Job Type: Working Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm and 8am to 4pm We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join a vibrant school located near Dagenham, East London. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on and has a passion for maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment. Day-to-day of the role: • Locking up the site, setting the alarm, • Conducting weekly fire alarm checks and maintaining safety protocols, • Performing general repairs and maintenance tasks within the school, • Unblocking sinks and toilets, fixing door and window handles, • Carrying out painting and decorating tasks as needed, • Replacing toilet seats, putting up shelves, and pin boards, • Conducting daily health and safety checks to ensure a secure environment for students and staff, • Overseeing contractors on site and ensuring work is completed to standards, • Providing porterage services, moving furniture, and delivering parcels around the building, • Litter picking, sweeping up leaves, emptying bins, and replenishing supplies such as soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer, • Maintaining the school grounds and performing all other duties as required Required Skills & Qualifications: • Previous experience in a caretaker or maintenance role is preferred, • Ability to perform physical tasks and handle various handyperson duties, • Knowledge of health and safety regulations, • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, • Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility, • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently Benefits: • Competitive hourly rate with paid holiday scheme, • Health cash plan and access to REED discount club, • Eye test and spectacle vouchers, • Statutory sick pay, maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, • Parental leave and antenatal/pre-adoption appointment payment, • Opportunities for training and development Join REED, a leading provider of recruitment, training, and HR services, and be part of a team that values the difference people make. Apply now to become the Caretaker of a dynamic school community.