Site Team Operative

An established single academy trust with a PAN of 300 is seeking a Site Team Operative to support in the maintenance of the schools’ buildings, gardens and grounds to a high standard throughout the year.  They have a wide catchment, over 200 staff and over 1,800 students. That means they have the resources to provide a wealth of opportunities: a sports centre and 3G sports pitches; a fully equipped drama studio, a dance studio, a large library, modern spacious English and Maths blocks, 12 science labs and specialist design, technology, computing and media rooms. The highly successful sixth formers have their own large base within the school too.
You will be working 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 09.00 – 17.00.
As the Site Team Operative you will:
- Carry out and support the general maintenance and upkeep of the site and buildings, managing building/repair works including internal fixtures, fittings and furniture, in liaison with the Commercial and Facilities Manager keeping appropriate logs, records and reports.
- Ensure standards of safety, cleanliness and tidiness are maintained and monitored throughout the school and grounds.
- Be a key holder to respond to emergency call-outs in the event of fire damage, burglary, floods, snow or ice etc.
- Where necessary, take necessary steps for the security of the site from the start to the end of the school day.
- Liaise, manage and control external contractors for the purpose of maintenance in the school and on site.
- Ensure the maintenance of boundaries, footpaths and car parks on the school site.
- Assess risks and taking all reasonable steps to restrict access to potential hazard
- Monitor the site to ensure that all work areas are kept clear of obstruction, particularly those associated with fire escape routes.
We are looking for a Site Team Operative with:
- Relevant educational qualifications at school/college/university.
- Experienced and proven record in carrying out general maintenance tasks to the required standard.
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation regarding general maintenance areas and safe systems of work.
- Willing to undertake trainings courses that are relevant to the post and that are required for health and safety purposes.
- Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office365 applications.
You will receive induction training on your first day, providing all of the information you’ll need
for a successful start, including:
- Leadership Structure
- Communication and meeting systems
- Induction procedures, performance
- management and professional development
- IT equipment
- Health and Safety
- Safeguarding
- Key policies
Your line manager or mentor will meet with you regularly to ensure you have the support you need.
In return you will receive:
- Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme
- Four electric car charging points
- Family-friendly policies
- Attractive salary and pension
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Free one-to-one wellbeing support with a qualified psychotherapist and a coach
- Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
- Free/discounted access to the school’s onsite Gym (conditions apply)
- Cycle to work scheme Techscheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World
- Blue Light Card - Discount scheme Staff social events
- Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm weekdays)
- The full range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave
- Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy
They are highly ambitious for the academic progress of students: their positive Progress 8 score of