Caretaker

Academics • Temporary • Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom • £15 - £20 / hour • 5h ago

Caretaker - Permanent Opportunity | Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Academics Ltd is currently recruiting for a reliable, proactive, and hardworking Caretaker to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, or facilities professional looking for a permanent, full-time position within a thriving school community.

As the Caretaker, you will play an important role in ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. This is a varied role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Opening and securing the school premises each day.
Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks.
Completing routine health and safety checks across the school site.
Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
Setting up classrooms, halls, and outdoor areas for school events and activities.
Monitoring site security and reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns.
Assisting with deliveries, contractor access, and general site logistics.
Supporting the day-to-day upkeep of school facilities, equipment, and grounds.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Previous experience as a Caretaker, Site Assistant, Site Manager, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, or in a similar role.
Good practical maintenance, repair, and DIY skills.
A sound understanding of health and safety procedures.
The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
A flexible, hands-on, and reliable approach to work.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What's on Offer?

Permanent, full-time position starting September 2026.
Monday to Friday working hours.
Competitive salary, depending on experience.
The opportunity to become a valued Caretaker within a welcoming school community.
Ongoing support from Academics Ltd throughout the recruitment process.
A rewarding role where your work will make a real difference to the daily running of the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Caretaker who takes pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

If you're an experienced Caretaker looking for your next permanent opportunity in Canterbury, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Academics Ltd for more information.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

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