Caretaker

We’re looking for a Caretaker to join our Bexley PFI Schools team based in Bexley.

Location: Bexley PFI Schools

Hours: 40 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Caretaker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our school premises are safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. You’ll be supporting the Site Manager and working collaboratively with school staff to maintain an environment where everyone can thrive. This is a hands-on position where your proactive approach and practical skills will make a real difference every day.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Caretaker, you’ll be working within the Bexley PFI Schools team, supporting them in delivering excellent facilities management for the school community. Your day to day will include:

• Conducting regular quality checks and maintaining the premises to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality
• Performing minor repairs such as replacing light fixtures, fixing leaky faucets, patching walls, and repairing door hardware
• Ensuring security by opening and locking premises, patrolling the site, and responding to any unauthorised access
• Supporting school staff with porterage tasks including moving furniture, mounting displays, and relocating deliveries
• Managing grounds maintenance, clearing ice and snow, and maintaining a safe outdoor environment

What are we looking for?

This role of Caretaker is great for you if:

• You have previous experience in premises management, facilities maintenance, or a similar role
• You understand health and safety regulations and can spot potential hazards, taking appropriate action to keep everyone safe
• You’re a great communicator who can build positive relationships with school staff, contractors, and the wider team
• You can prioritise tasks effectively and stay calm under pressure, responding flexibly to emergencies when needed
• You’re practical and hands-on, with the ability to carry out routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs confidently

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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