Trainee Caretaker

Trainee Caretaker (Late Shift) Location: Battersea Salary: £31,784 Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00pm – 10:00pm Red Rock Consultants are working with a leading school, based in Battersea, who are looking to expand their Estates and Maintenance team. You will carry out a broad range of estates duties including event setups, porterage, minor maintenance, security cover, statutory compliance checks, and general site operations. You will also act as a key holder and support locking and alarm response procedures. Benefits: * Generous annual leave allowance (pro rata of 33 days plus UK bank holidays) * Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution and life insurance cover * Free lunches during term time * Simply Health healthcare plan, including flu jabs, online GP access, and counselling services * Discounts with local shops, restaurants, and businesses * Ongoing training and development support Key Responsibilities: * Support the Estates Department in preparing and setting up school events in line with the school calendar * Monitor and refill water dispensers across the site * Drive the school bys * Take part in daily locking-up procedures and act as a key holder * Be included on the emergency call-out rota for intruder and fire alarm activations * Assist with the maintenance and day-to-day operation of the school swimming pool * Carry out Health & Safety compliance duties, including emergency lighting tests, legionella temperature checks, and weekly fire alarm testing * Move, assemble, and dismantle furniture and equipment as required * Be willing to drive the school minibus for operational duties * Carry out minor maintenance tasks and support maintenance operatives when required * Undertake housekeeping duties such as litter picking, rubbish collection, and assisting with paper deliveries * Assist with porterage duties, including delivery of post and parcels * Manage recycling duties and contribute to maintaining a clean and safe site Requirements: The right candidate will be reliable, practical, and willing to learn, with a positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic. No prior estates or facilities experience is required, as full training will be provided; however, you must be comfortable with hands-on work and happy to take on a varied role. Due to the nature of the business, a full driving license is required. The successful candidate will also need to hold or be willing to undertake a DBS check