School Facilities & Estates Porter

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 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.