School Estates Operative

Aspire People; Sale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a reliable School Estates Operative for a well-established school site in the Sale (Trafford) area. The role focuses on upkeep, safety, and security of the premises to keep the environment safe, clean, and well-maintained at all times.

Key duties include daily site opening/closing, basic maintenance, health and safety checks, event room setup, and prompt response to issues. An Enhanced DBS is required along with two years of references.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a school caretaker or estates operative or in a similar role
• Strong practical maintenance and repairs skills
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Flexible approach to working hours when required

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school site daily, including securing all buildings
• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks
• Monitoring and maintaining health & safety standards across the site
• Conducting regular site checks and risk assessments
• Ensuring cleanliness of external areas, including litter picking and basic grounds maintenance
• Setting up rooms and facilities for school events and activities
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies

Skills

Maintenance skills

Health & safety

Independent worker

Reliability

Flexible hours

Job description

We are currently seeking a reliable and competent School Estates Operative to join a well-established school site in the Sale (Trafford) area.

This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive individual who can take help to take responsibility for the upkeep, safety, and security of the school premises.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school site daily, including securing all buildings
• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks
• Monitoring and maintaining health & safety standards across the site
• Conducting regular site checks and risk assessments
• Ensuring cleanliness of external areas, including litter picking and basic grounds maintenance
• Setting up rooms and facilities for school events and activities
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a school care taker / estates operative or in a similar role
• Strong practical skills in maintenance and basic repairs
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Flexible approach to working hours when required

Important Information

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, References to cover the last 2 years

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.