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Caretaker

OCS Group
Facilities & Security
Facilities & Security
£12.71/Hour
Full-time
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Description

Location
London

Hours
Monday to Saturday, 7am to 9am

Salary
£12.71 per hour

About the Role
As a Caretaker, you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth and safe operation of the premises. Your responsibilities will include monitoring energy usage and providing meter readings, regularly checking the fire system, and carrying out monthly fire door inspections as part of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule. You will also be responsible for noting and reporting any repair needs through the helpdesk system. Additionally, you will undertake minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and strips, replacing fuses and plugs, unblocking drains, and minor joinery work. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe environment.

Additional Information
Holiday entitlement will be accrued on a pro-rata basis in line with weeks worked. The role requires you to live locally to the site. Access to a smartphone capable of supporting approved work applications is essential for clocking in and out, viewing schedules, completing training, and receiving work-related communications.

About the Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with over 50,000 colleagues and a turnover exceeding £2 billion. We deliver innovative, award-winning services across facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security, and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers, and communities. We operate under our TRUE values: Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. We are committed to professional development, career progression, and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience is not explicitly required; however, familiarity with minor maintenance tasks and facilities management duties would be advantageous.

About you
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK
- IT literate with competency in MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint, as well as smartphones and helpdesk systems
- Responsible, proactive, and able to work independently
- Able to live locally to the workplace
- Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Qualifications
- IOSH Certificate is desirable
- Certification or awareness of Legionella legislation is advantageous
- Enhanced DBS clearance will be completed for the successful candidate

Expiry date: 11/12/2026
Caretaker
Company:
OCS Group
Salary:
£12.71/Hour
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London