Caretaker

Caretaker £17-£19 per hour. 40 hours, Monday to Friday. Croydon, South London It's based on one site which is a large commercial, warehouse and distribution centre. Routine maintenance, minor installations, and general…

Construction

Pay rate £17 – £19/hour

Job type Temporary

Posted 9 October 2026

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Caretaker

£17-£19 per hour.

40 hours, Monday to Friday.

Croydon, South London

It's based on one site which is a large commercial, warehouse and distribution centre.

Routine maintenance, minor installations, and general repairs to keep our client's building safe and functional.

* Plumbing: Fix leaky taps, unclog sinks or toilets, and install basic bathroom or kitchen fixtures.

* Electrical: Replace lightbulbs, change switches or outlets, and install smoke alarms or doorbells (minor, non-certified work).

* Carpentry & Joinery: Repair or re-hang doors, fix cabinets, install shelving, and handle general wood repairs.

* Painting & Decorating: Touch up paint, paint walls and ceilings, fill cracks, and handle plaster patching or wallpaper repairs.

* General Upkeep: Clear gutters, assemble furniture, hang pictures, and manage basic indoor/outdoor maintenance.

Skills & Requirements

* Practical Experience: Hands-on background in general building maintenance or multi-trade repair.

* Tool Proficiency: Ability to safely use hand and power tools (drills, saws, levels, etc.).

* Communication: Good customer service skills and the ability to log completed jobs or report major defects to a manager.

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