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Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and apartment blocks, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.
You could work: evenings / weekends; flexibly
As a caretaker, you could:
You could work in the community, at a school, at a fitness centre or at a client's business.
Your working environment may be physically active.
You can get into this job through:
You could apply to do a Property Maintenance Operative, or Facilities Services Operative, Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
These can take between 1 and 2 years to complete.
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, carpentry, 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, for example commercial property maintenance or security, or as an accommodation warden with a housing association.