6232 Caretakers

In short

• ONS unit group 6232, in minor group 623 (Housekeeping and related services) and major group 6 (Caring, leisure and other service occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Table 6 and a transitional table: Table 2a, Table 6.
• Going rate as the table prints it:
  • Table 2a, Going rate (SW – option F): £31,300 (£16.05 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Caretakers supervise and undertake the care and maintenance of church, school, office and other buildings, their facilities, fixtures and contents.

Typical entry routes

No academic qualifications are required. Previous relevant experience may be needed, and training is provided in some areas. Background checks will be required for those whose job brings them into contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Tasks

• locks and unlocks doors and entrances at appropriate times
• supervises and/or undertakes the cleaning and maintenance of premises
• controls heating, lighting and security systems
• undertakes minor repairs and notifies owner of need for major repairs
• checks fire and safety equipment for adequate functioning

Related job titles

• Caretaker
• Concierge
• Janitor
• Porter (educational establishments)
• School premises manager
• Site manager (educational establishments)

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 2a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 4 April 2024

SOC 2020 occupation code

6232 Caretakers

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1251, 6144

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Caretakers

Going rate (SW – option F)

£31,300 (£16.05 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 6: SOC 2020 occupation codes which are not eligible for the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility or Scale-up routes

SOC 2020 occupation code

6232 Caretakers

Examples of related job titles (non-exhaustive)

• Caretaker
• Concierge
• Janitor
• Porter (college)
• School premises manager
• Site manager (educational establishments)

Other unit groups in minor group 623

• 6231 Housekeepers and related occupations

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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