Early Years Locality Caretaker

Early Years Locality Caretaker (3386) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Early Years Locality Caretaker (3386) Early Years Locality Caretaker Grade/Salary - ME06- £30,288- £32,070 per annum - Full time - Permanent Location Steers Mead Children's Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Permanent Occupation Early Years/Childcare Closing Date 12/10/2026 Ref No 3386 Documents JD and PS (Word , 63.58kb) Advert Text About the role Merton Early Years and Children’s Centre service is seeking experienced and reliable caretaker to work across a group of buildings in Merton. The successful candidate will take pride in making sure our buildings and grounds provide a safe and positive environment for children, families and staff to use. The right applicant will also be a good team member who can work using their own initiative. Duties will include but are not limited to: - Carrying out security procedures such as opening/unlocking and closing/locking early year’s buildings. Regular checking of alarms, fire equipment and emergency exits. - Responding to H&S issues and carrying out general repairs and maintenance during operational hours - Some grounds maintenance duties (weeding, litter picking, tidying etc.) Out ideal candidate You will be expected to work a combination of shifts including early, late (night shifts not required) and split shifts to support the early year’s buildings opening and closing times. Some Saturday shifts may be required (with enhanced payment for any overtime hours). Requirements: -Prior experience working in a similar caretaking / facilities role on public premises -Health & Safety and First Aid qualifications desirable but not essential -Experience as a tradesperson or a maintenance role preferred but not essential -Strong written and verbal communication skills What we offer We offer generous annual leave entitlement, vehicle mileage, uniform/PPE, tools/equipment and a shift allowance and provide on-going training for all our staff. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Apply Share Candidate Menu Current Vacancies Register Login How useful was our website? Please give us your feedback so we can improve it. Feedback Main sections Births, marriages and deaths Business and consumers Benefits, council tax and housing Communities and neighbourhoods Council and local democracy Education and learning Healthy living Leisure, libraries and culture Planning and buildings Rubbish and recycling Social care Streets, parking and transport Services A-Z Jobs Contact us Legal Cookies Accessibility Site Map Privacy Notice Website Terms Staff Login © Merton Council 2018 . All rights reserved.