Annual Salary
£16,000 to £22,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and flats, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; on split shifts
There will be
0.5% fewer Caretaker jobs in 2027.
In this job, you will:
You could work in the community, at a fitness centre, at a client's business or at a school.
Your working environment may be at height.
You can get into this job through:
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 to:
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 security, or as an accommodation warden with a housing association.
You'll need: