Estates Operative

TES FE News; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wimbledon High School is seeking an Estates Operative to join their dedicated Estates team. This entry-level role involves maintaining school buildings, ensuring security, and assisting with general maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate is reliable, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a supportive environment in the educational sector, with a variety of benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Flexible Pension Plan

Free life assurance benefit

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest-free loans for training and travel

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Qualifications

• Will assist with maintenance tasks including painting, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the security and upkeep of school buildings.
• Conduct routine checks and respond to maintenance requests.
• Keep school grounds tidy and well-maintained.

Skills

Reliability

General maintenance

Repairs

Education

Interest in estates maintenance

Job description

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Job Overview

If you’re looking to develop your skills or begin a career in estates, security or facilities maintenance, then Wimbledon High School has an exciting opportunity for you within our friendly, dynamic, and supportive Estates team.

Job Overview

If you’re looking to develop your skills or begin a career in estates, security or facilities maintenance, then Wimbledon High School has an exciting opportunity for you within our friendly, dynamic, and supportive Estates team.

As an Estates Operative, you’ll assist with the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the school and will play a vital part in the security, general maintenance and upkeep of our buildings.

This will involve keeping the grounds tidy and well-maintained, ensuring the security of school buildings, conducting regular site checks, and responding to maintenance tickets on our Estates Helpdesk.

About You

We’re looking for a reliable and committed individual with an interest in general maintenance and repairs (painting, carpentry, plumbing etc.).

Previous caretaking, premises or building management experience is desirable, but not essential.

You’ll demonstrate a willingness to undertake relevant training to support your progress and development in the role and within the Estates team.

You'll also be able to complete general manual handling tasks including lifting, moving, and carrying deliveries, furniture, and other loads.

In addition to this, you'll have some understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation and knowledge of fire safety, security, and emergency procedures.

About The School

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
  
  

For further details and to apply for this position please click the apply button.

The closing date is 9.00am on Thursday 10th July 2025.

Interviews will be held on Monday 21st July 2025.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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