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Janitor / Facilities & Maintenance Operative - London

£12.71 - £15 per hour
Full-time

Janitor / Facilities & Maintenance Operative – South East London

Job Title: Janitor / Facilities & Maintenance Operative

Location: South East London, UK

Employment Type: Temporary

Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30)

Salary: £14 - £16 p/h

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Janitor to join a facilities team in South East London . This role is suited to someone with strong experience in janitor , cleaning , facilities , maintenance , and carpentry work. The successful janitor will help maintain a clean, safe and well-functioning environment through hands-on facilities maintenance and cleaning duties.

Enhanced DBS required

Driver preferred

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out day-to-day janitorial , cleaning , and facilities maintenance duties.
  • Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the building.
  • Undertake minor carpentry , decorating, plumbing and general maintenance repairs.
  • Perform health & safety, fire safety and facilities checks.
  • Maintain communal areas to a high cleaning and janitor standard.
  • Use hand and power tools safely for maintenance and facilities tasks.
  • Log all maintenance and cleaning activity digitally.
  • Support porterage, furniture movement and general facilities duties.
  • Work with contractors to ensure high maintenance and facilities standards.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a janitor , facilities operative , or maintenance operative .
  • Strong background in cleaning , maintenance , and facilities work.
  • Hands-on experience with carpentry and general building maintenance.
  • Good understanding of health & safety in facilities and maintenance environments.
  • Ability to work independently and manage janitor workloads.
  • Basic IT skills for logging maintenance and cleaning tasks.
  • Enhanced DBS – essential
  • Full UK driving licence – preferred

What’s On Offer

  • Ongoing janitor and facilities maintenance work in South East London.
  • Varied role covering cleaning , maintenance , carpentry , and facilities tasks.
  • Supportive working environment.
  • Opportunity to develop long-term maintenance and facilities skills.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced janitor with strong cleaning , maintenance , facilities , and carpentry skills, hold an Enhanced DBS , and are seeking work in South East London , apply today for an immediate start.

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