Estates Operative - Ryde School

Ryde School with Upper Chine; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Estates Operative to join their vibrant team. This full-time role involves maintaining a beautiful 17-acre site, ensuring safety and excellence in grounds and facilities management. You will be part of a multi-skilled team, contributing to the upkeep of buildings, gardens, and sports facilities. With a commitment to quality and teamwork, this position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various perks, including gym access and free lunches during term time. If you take pride in your work and enjoy a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Car parking allocation

Cycle to work scheme

Free lunch during term time

Access to school gym

Qualifications

• Proven track record in general building and grounds maintenance.
• Experience using various tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and uphold the buildings, gardens, and grounds.
• Ensure a safe environment for pupils and staff.
• Prepare sports pitches and maintain pathways.

Skills

General building maintenance

Carpentry

Grounds maintenance

Tool and machinery operation

Health and Safety compliance

Tools

Gardening tools

Maintenance machinery

Job description

ESTATES OPERATIVE - GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE

FULL TIME, PERMANENT

IMMEDIATE START

We have a new opportunity for an Estates Operative to join our team. The role will require the successful candidate to be part of a multi-skilled team dedicated to maintaining and upholding the buildings, gardens and grounds in a 17-acre site.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, key duties will include:

• Ensuring that a safe external environment exists for pupils and staff
• Preparing sports pitches as required
• Maintaining buildings, gardens and lawns
• Maintaining pathways, car parks etc
• Maintaining fences and signage
• Control of access to the site in conjunction with the caretaker
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant applicable legislation, such as Health and Safety, First Aid, COSHH, Environment Management and Employment to ensure compliance in all areas.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a proven track record in performing general building, carpentry, maintenance and grounds tasks.
• Experience using a variety of tools and machinery.
• Have the adaptability to coordinate the wide variety of tasks needed both planned and reactive, from season to season.
• Take pride in your work, understanding and contributing towards the School’s drive for excellence.
• Be a team player, willing to share knowledge and ideas, and also able to learn from your colleagues.
• Hold a current driving licence

Location and Hours of Work

This is a full-time year-round position. The successful candidate must be able to commit to working occasional weekends and late evenings as and when required.

Ryde School is a vibrant place to work where all staff contribute to providing an exceptional educational experience for our pupils through our shared values. We work in the grounds of a 17-acre site that overlooks the Solent and within walking distance of Ryde town. Our facilities reflect the rich history of the school, blending both traditional and modern buildings, sport facilities (employees can use the school gym), the Jenny Kerry Performing Arts Centre and our barista coffee shop, The Pavilion. In return for you providing exceptional grounds and facilities support, we will offer a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), car parking allocation in our staff car park, cycle to work scheme, free lunch during term time, and many more of the benefits you would expect from an employer that strives to be an employer of choice.

How to apply

Applicants should send their completed Ryde School Support Staff application form with covering letter, to: Mrs Mandy Parry, HR Administrator or email the documents to [e-mail]. An electronic application would be preferable.

Applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert should a suitable candidate be found, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Ryde School is an equal opportunities employer.

Ryde School is a Registered Charity No. 307409