Facilities Maintenance Operative

St Dunstan's School; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Glastonbury seeks a dedicated individual to assist the Site Manager with various duties, including maintenance and repairs, ensuring safety and security of the school environment. The ideal candidate will conduct cleaning and maintenance tasks while supporting a committed team. Employees receive numerous benefits such as annual leave, a pension scheme, and discounts on shopping and leisure, all within a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave

Government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repairs preferred.
• Ability to follow safety protocols.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager and other leaders.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety and security of the school environment.
• Handle cleaning duties and maintain supplies.

Job description

To assist the Site Manager/Operations Manager/Headteacher/Trust Estates Manager

Responsibilities

• To undertake a range of duties with regard to the building environment of the Midsomer Norton School Partnership, ensuring the safety and security of users.
• To escort contractors and others to site of repair and maintenance.
• To undertake a reasonable range of handyperson duties and repairs as mutually agreed with the Site Manager/Operations Manager/Headteacher/Trust Estates Manager.
• e.g. remedial painting, decorating, general building repairs and light bulb renewal etc.
• To undertake repairs, fixings and small‑scale improvements.
• To carry out emergency internal cleaning (soiling of toilets, sickness, etc.) as determined by the School.
• To ensure that designated areas are cleaned in accordance with school guidelines.
• To maintain an adequate supply of cleaning materials, ordering appropriate stores and materials.
• The removal of litter and graffiti from paths and hard surfaces.
• To help keep drains free of obstruction.
• To ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions.
• To treat main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate during severe weather conditions.
• To take delivery of stores, goods and equipment and distribute as appropriate throughout the school, completing paperwork as required.
• To set out/put away furniture for school events and examinations.
• To undertake general porterage as required.
• To undertake such tasks which are commensurate with the position at the direction of the Leadership Team.

Benefits

In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing school in a beautiful area of the South West.

All year round staff – There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days' annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.