School Site & Facilities Operative

Victoria Primary Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust in Leeds is seeking a Site Operative to help deliver a clean, safe, secure learning and working environment across our academy sites.

You will be responsible for security and safety of buildings and grounds, keeping the site tidy, carrying out minor repairs and decorating, operating hand and power tools, supporting emergencies, and carrying out daily site checks in line with safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the security and safety of buildings and grounds.
• Keep the site clean, tidy and free from litter, debris and leaves.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance across the school.
• Support with grounds maintenance, including clearing waste and maintaining outdoor areas.
• Move furniture and equipment as required.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying maintenance issues and reporting concerns.
• Carry out internal and external decorating.
• Operate hand tools, power tools and site machinery.
• Assist with emergencies, site enquiries and winter maintenance such as gritting paths.
• Conduct daily site checks to keep all areas safe for pupils and staff.
• Work in line with Trust policies, including safeguarding, Health & Safety, data protection and safer working practices.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

General maintenance

Decoration

Health & safety awareness

Move furniture

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Site machinery

Job description

Wellspring Academy Trust in Leeds is seeking a Site Operative to help deliver a clean, safe, secure learning and working environment across our academy sites.

You will be responsible for security and safety of buildings and grounds, keeping the site tidy, carrying out minor repairs and decorating, operating hand and power tools, supporting emergencies, and carrying out daily site checks in line with safeguarding and health and safety policies.