Average Caretaker salary in the UK

Job Title: Caretaker Location: Stockwell, London, SW9 Salary: £26,936 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 21st February 2026 About SW9 Community Housing SW9 Community Housing is a resident-led social housing charity responsible for the delivery of housing management and maintenance services for around 1,800 homes and several commercial and community buildings in Stockwell/Brixton on behalf of a G15 Housing Association, Network Homes. Being a community-based organisation, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Caretaker with a focus on service delivery and a people-centre approach. With a turnover of £11m, and rising, and in excess of £150million of inward investment provided by Network Homes over the last 10 years we have ambitious plans for the future, and we want a like-minded visionary to join us on this journey. About the role: We are currently recruiting a Caretaker who will join our Estate Services structure and are a key function of our continuing commitment to providing a responsive customer-based service for our residents. Working as part of a team of Caretakers and under supervision you will ensure all sites, estates, blocks, streets, open spaces, and property assets are kept clean and tidy to the SW9 CH standards to provide a safe and clean environment. Take pride in the appearance of residential blocks and provide proper up-keep of the interior and exterior of all open space and communal areas. Work as directed on all areas of SW9 CH properties. The post holder will ensure compliance with all relevant statutory requirements including Health & Safety and see tasks through to completion. Please note that it is essential that candidates must hold a full driving licence to be considered for this role. Key aspects of the role: Cleaning and Grounds MaintenanceWaste ManagementRepairs and MaintenanceSecurity and Access ControlSupport and CommunicationMonitoring of ContractorsCompliance and Health & Safety About you: Education (Essential): A good standard of education commensurate to the roleBICS trained or equivalent Essential Knowledge & Skills: Good basic knowledge and trade skills including changing locks, repairs to door frames, trace and remedy leaks, painting and decorating etc.Basic knowledge of and ability to carry out checks of estate and street properties in line with health and safety and property maintenance procedures.Good understanding of Social Housing. (Desirable)Good understanding of health and safety issues.Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team.Demonstrate self-motivation and enthusiasm.Good written, verbal communication and IT skills.Ability to use machinery.Good level of general fitness.Flexible and able to vary routine when required. Essential Experience: Experience of working in a cleaning, caretaking, and/or facilities management role.Experience of working in a customer service environment.Experience of working within a busy housing and estate environment or similar.Ability to undertake manual handling duties and store equipment safely after use. Carry out the other physical demands required of the role daily.Full current UK driving license.Available outside of normal working hours, ability to cover the staff rota, attend resident meetings and emergenciesUndertake any other duties deemed appropriate for the post-holder to carry out Personal Attributes: Passionate and conscientious about delivering and driving forward an excellent service in a customer-based environment.Adaptable and 'can do' attitude. Who we are: Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs of our social purpose. They guide our actions and behaviour. They influence the way we work as a team - and the way we serve our customers and engage with our stakeholders. Every day, each one of us makes choices and decisions that directly affect the way we experience each other and the way our customers and stakeholders experience us. Benefits: When you work at SW9, you are directly impacting on the lives of our residents. In return for your energy, innovation, and commitment, we offer: Competitive salaryA defined contribution pensions scheme (employer match up to 8%)5 x annual salary life assurance coverCompetitive annual leave entitlementInterest-free loans (including season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, rent deposit loan)Employee assistance programmeExcellent learning & development opportunitiesStaff discount schemeMedicash health planA modern office and facilities Additional Recruitment Information: We do value every application we receive. However, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to acknowledge each application. We will only reply to those who have been shortlisted for interview. If you have not received a reply within two weeks of the closing date, regrettably your application was unsuccessful. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Handyperson, Electrical Maintenance, Grounds Caretaker may also be considered for this role.

Temporary Caretaker / Site Manager ?? Primary School - Tonbridge, Kent?? Full-time or Mornings Only (until 1:00pm)?? Temporary Contract We are working with a friendly and welcoming primary school in Tonbridge, Kent, who are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker / Site Manager to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-run school environment. Flexibility is available, with full-time hours or mornings only up to 1:00pm considered. Key Responsibilities: Opening and securing the school site General maintenance, minor repairs and basic DIY Health & safety checks and compliance Ensuring the site is clean, safe and well presented Liaising with staff and external contractors Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school premises The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience as a caretaker, site manager or similar role (school-based experience desirable) A practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills Strong awareness of health & safety procedures Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude Ability to work independently and as part of a team Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Your new companyThis is a great job opportunity to work in a 'Good' Rotherham school. The school focusses on helping every child to achieve their full potential and do this by delivering a rich curriculum and encouraging a love of learning. Your new roleThis caretaker job is full-time temporary position and will consist of: Cleaning dutiesMaintain any locks and security/fire doorsGeneral maintenanceGeneral ground worksMoving equipment and furnitureKeyholder responsibilitiesEnsure the school is safe for all stakeholdersRecognised qualifications/substantial experience in a suitable trade, would be welcome to apply What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will: Be able to work independently.Have strong communication skills.Maintenance skillsCaretaking/ Handy person experience (Ideal).Legionella trained. (Desirable)Joiner/Maintenance background.(Desirable)Be proactive This job is a temporary position, we will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum and you will need to be willing to undergo a DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update service.What you'll get in returnAs well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk