Estates Operative

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlow Education Trust is seeking an Estates Operative to manage day-to-day upkeep, maintenance and security of school sites across the Trust. The role covers statutory compliance and operational support across multiple schools, with usual hours from 7am to 7pm and arrangements discussed at interview.

Based mainly at Great Marlow School, the post requires flexible, reliable personnel to maintain consistent standards across the Trust estates and to respond to operational needs as they arise.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work across multiple sites and tasks.
• Professional approach to maintenance and safety
• Commitment to maintaining consistent standards across trust estates

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day upkeep, maintenance and security of school sites
• Statutory compliance tasks across school buildings and grounds
• Day-to-day operational support across the Trust estate
• Maintenance duties across multiple schools
• Keeping buildings and grounds secure, compliant and suitable for teaching and learning
• Working across all Trust schools as operational needs require

Skills

Flexibility

Professionalism

Commitment to standards

Job description

The Estates Operative sits in the Estates Department of Marlow Education Trust, based mainly at Great Marlow School but covering all six Trust schools. The post covers day-to-day upkeep, maintenance and security of school buildings and grounds, including statutory compliance work, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. It is a full-year, 37-hour role with days between 7am and 7pm, with working arrangements to be agreed at interview. Visa sponsorship is not available and the post starts as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Day-to-day upkeep, maintenance and security of school sites
• Statutory compliance tasks across school buildings and grounds
• Day-to-day operational support across the Trust estate
• Maintenance duties across multiple schools
• Keeping buildings and grounds secure, compliant and suitable for teaching and learning
• Working across all Trust schools as operational needs require
• Maintaining consistent standards across the Trust estates

Skills & knowledge

• Flexibility
• Professionalism
• Commitment to maintaining consistent standards across the Trust estates