Caretaker

East Grinstead, West Sussex, South East, England

16th January 2026

£13.69 - £15 per hour

Long Term Supply

Job Description

Rikama Education are working with a wonderful school on the West Sussex / East Sussex / Kent border, who are currently looking for a caretaker to join their team.

This hands-on role requires someone with practical expertise, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive attitude to provide support in the maintenance of the school and grounds, including playing fields.

To be successful, you must have experience in performing groundskeeper duties, either directly as a groundsperson or as a gardener, as well as having experience of performing general maintenance tasks.

Ideally, you will also have a horticultural qualification, training in first aid and manual handling, hold a full UK driving licence, have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. You should also have a good understanding of health and safety legislation.

If this sounds like you, apply today!!

Benefits of working with Rikama Education include:

  • Free Parking
  • Approved and accredited CPD courses.
  • Competitive salary with benefits, including pension scheme.
  • Retail offers, high street discounts and vouchers.
  • Well-being Hub where we offer resources for services and products for your care needs.
  • A supportive and dedicated consultant on hand to answer any queries or concerns.

In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to the email posted with the advert.

Email : billandrews@rikama-education.com
Direct Dial : 0203 800 1023

If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us who is successfully placed.

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