Estates Operative

King’s College School; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Health benefits

Free gym membership

Lunch during term-time

Job summary

King’s College School in Wimbledon is seeking an enthusiastic Estates Operative to support the maintenance of the school’s buildings and grounds. You will maintain hard surfaces, gardens, and fixtures, assist external contractors, manage waste, support events, and handle the site maintenance ticketing system.

A driving licence is essential, and seasonal duties such as gritting may be required. The role demands a logical approach to problems, basic repair skills, teamwork, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Logical approach to solving problems.
• Ability to mend machinery and perform small repairs.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Ability to work without supervision and prioritise workload.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work at heights (training provided).
• Driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Uphold hard surfaces, footpaths and roadways using road sweeper and jet wash.
• Undertake minor repair tasks, especially signs, fixtures, and fittings.
• Keep gardens and footpaths clear and tidy; manage waste.
• Access site maintenance ticketing system and pick up tasks.
• Provide general support for events and activities.
• Assist external contractors with appropriate tasks and routine maintenance.
• Support minibuses and room changes; maintain carpets and furniture.
• Carry out duties during fire emergencies and adverse weather conditions.
• Seasonal work including gritting and snow clearance.
• Cooperate with other Estates team members on school maintenance.

Skills

Problem solving

Maintenance skills

Teamwork

Time management

Flexible attitude

Independent working

Basic IT

Height work

Driving licence

Job description

Salary: £32,556 per annum, plus excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, health benefits, free gym membership, lunch during term-time.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic estates operative to assist the team with the general condition, maintenance, and upkeep of all the school’s infrastructure, which includes the King’s College School buildings and grounds.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• upkeep of hard surfaces, footpaths, and roadways, using the road sweeper and jet wash
• undertaking minor repair tasks, particularly related to signs, fixtures, and fittings
• keeping the gardens and footpaths clear and free from litter
• managing and disposal of waste
• accessing the site maintenance ticketing system to pick up tasks
• general support for events and activities
• assisting
  • external contractors with appropriate tasks
  • with routine maintenance of the school
  • minibuses
  • with the maintenance of carpets and furniture
  • with room changes and clearing rooms
  • with fire emergencies by carrying out duties
  • as set out in the school’s policies
  • emergency situations e.g. school closures due
  • to adverse weather conditions
  • seasonal work including gritting and snow clearance
  • other departments within the Estates team
• undertaking general duties and dealing with estates issues as directed by the site manager
• maintaining gardens and lawns as instructed

The successful candidate will have:

• a logical approach to solving problems
• the ability to mend machinery and make small repairs
• the ability to work well as part of a team
• the ability to organise your own workload and meet deadlines
• a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• the ability to work without supervision and prioritise workload
• basic IT skills
• the ability to work at heights – training provided
• driving licence essential

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 30th November 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.