You may be able to do a property maintenance or facilities services operative intermediate apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and flats, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.
£15,000 Starter
to£22,000 Experienced
41 to 43 a week
evenings / weekends on split shifts
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You may be able to do a property maintenance or facilities services operative intermediate apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for caretaker job vacancies. You'll need good practical skills, and some employers may ask for GCSEs in English and maths.
Experience in building maintenance, cleaning, plumbing, electrics or gardening will be useful.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You may need basic computer skills to keep records, and a driving licence for some jobs.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work at a client's business, at a school, in the community or at a fitness centre.
Your working environment may be at height.
With experience, you could become a supervisor or move into facility services or cleaning management. You could also work in related areas or roles, for example commercial property maintenance, or as an accommodation warden with a housing association.
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