Site Operative

We are seeking to recruit a reliable, enthusiastic, and efficient Site Operative to join our Site Team to be responsible for maintaining our school premises.

You will support the Site Manager to keep the school a safe and engaging environment for our students to learn in. This will involve carrying out routine preventative maintenance routines and minor repairs.

Other duties will include: ·

· Acting as a key holder, security of the school buildings including locking up and the setting of the alarm system (including problem solving) when required

· Setting up and taking down furniture requirements for exams, events and lettings

· Carrying out compliance checks

· Driving of school minibus for maintenance or site matters

· Identifying and acting on any potential fire and/or health and safety risks

· Undertake routine maintenance and minor refurbishment of premises, fixtures and fittings as necessary.

· Gritting of the site in the winter

· Ensure the school buildings and grounds are free of litter and graffiti

· Any other duties arising from use of the buildings or grounds

· Demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures and precautions

· Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils, contractors, and outside users of the school (lettings)

· Have some basic IT skills or be willing to learn them or improve upon them

· Be willing to work flexibly, if required, to cover other members of the Site Team and the school's opening hours

· Demonstrate previous experience and 'DIY skills' to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration.

· Demonstrate knowledge of moving and handling.

Salary: Grade D or E depending on experience £23,144 - £24,702 per annum with 26 days holiday to be taken in school holidays

Hours: to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Contract: Permanent

This post will remain open until filled

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