Facilities Operative

BEDE; Herstmonceux; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays (FT)

Company pension with salary exchange

Retail Discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted nationwide gym membership

Refer a Friend Scheme

Death in Service

Complimentary Lunch

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Bede’s Trust is seeking an organised and proactive Facilities Operative to join the Estates Department. The role splits between our Senior School in Upper Dicker and occasional travel to the Prep School in Eastbourne, delivering day-to-day caretaking and porterage services to support pupils and staff.

Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 07:30–16:30 with a one-hour unpaid lunch, the role requires physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or similar environment is highly desirable.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects.
• Organised and proactive approach with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Security and gatekeeping for Facilities and Estates.
• Carry out day-to-day caretaking and porterage tasks as part of a flexible team.
• Split site responsibilities between Senior School (Upper Dicker) and Prep School (Eastbourne) as required.

Job description

Bede's Trust requires an organised and proactive individual to join the Estates Department as a Facilities Operative.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the security and gatekeeping for Facilities and Estates. To work as part of a flexible team of porterage staff involved in the day-to-day delivery of the caretaking and porterage service at the Senior School, in order to ensure the delivery of a first class service for the main school and assisting the prep school as and when required.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to work collaboratively as part of a welcoming team, having previous experience of working in a school or similar environment is highly desirable.

It is an essential part of the role to have physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects.

This is a Full Time, Permanent position, working Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with the hours of 07:30 - 16:30 with an unpaid one hour break per day.

The role will be split between our Senior School in Upper Dicker with travel to our Prep School in Eastbourne when required.

Offering an competitivesalary of £26,508.99 per annumalong with a rangeofstaff benefits including:

• A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Retail Discounts
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted nationwide gym membership
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
• Complimentary Lunch provided
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 8.00am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.