Facilities Operative

ST BEDE'S SCHOOL TRUST SUSSEX; Upper Dicker; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension with salary exchange

Retail discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discounts

Eye care vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Complimentary lunch provided

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Facilities Operative role at ST BEDE'S SCHOOL TRUST SUSSEX sits in the Estates Department, split between the Senior School in Upper Dicker and occasional travel to the Prep School in Eastbourne. The role is full-time and permanent, Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, 52 weeks per year, with an unpaid 1-hour break.

You will be responsible for security and gatekeeping, together with carrying out caretaking and porterage tasks to ensure a first-class service for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive individual required.
• Experience in a school or similar environment is highly desirable.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy objects essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and gatekeeping for Facilities and Estates.
• Work as part of a flexible porterage team delivering caretaking and porterage services.
• Support day-to-day operations for the Senior School and assist the Prep School when required.
• Collaborate with Estates team to provide a first-class service for pupils and staff.

Job description

Facilities Operative

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Location: Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH

School: Senior School

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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 competitive salary of £26,508.99 per annum along with a range of staff 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


• Eye care vouchers


• 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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail]

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.

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