Site Operative

King Edward's School, Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free refreshments

Employee assistance packages

Gym on-site and membership offer

School fee remission

Cycle to Work scheme

Pilates classes

Glasses and eye tests support

Group pension plan with employer match

Job summary

King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking a reliable Site Operative to join the Estates and Facilities team in Bath. You will help with site upkeep, security, event setup and coordinating facility hires while ensuring a safe, tidy environment for pupils and staff.

The role involves practical tasks, helping with cleaning, general maintenance and moving equipment as required. A flexible, team-focused approach and awareness of safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Practical, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Friendly, helpful and approachable manner.
• Positive can do attitude and willingness to support a varied range of tasks.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks, including moving furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.
• Good awareness of health and safety, including the ability to identify and report hazards.
• Basic IT skills.
• Full, clean driving licence would be advantageous, although not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee use of school facilities, including external hires and bookings.
• Support the set-up and clear-down of School events and activities.
• Help secure the School site by locking buildings, closing windows and switching off lights.
• Carry out general caretaking, cleaning and routine maintenance tasks.
• Keep external areas tidy and ensure waste and recycling is managed appropriately.
• Transport items and equipment around and between School sites.
• Report faults, hazards or health and safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Practical reliability and flexibility

Friendly approachable

Positive can do attitude

Physical task capability

Team worker

Health and safety awareness

Basic IT skills

Full driving licence (advantage)

Job description

Site Operative

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Department: Operational Teams

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bath

Reporting To: Peter Brockwell-Estates & Facilities Manager

Compensation: £26,166 / year

Description

King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking a reliable and practical Site Operative to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is a varied role supporting the smooth running, security and upkeep of the School site, including overseeing facility hires, securing buildings, setting up for events, transporting items across the campus, carrying out basic cleaning and maintenance tasks, and helping to keep the School environment safe, tidy and welcoming.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee use of school facilities, including external hires and bookings.


• Support the set-up and clear-down of School events and activities.


• Help secure the School site by locking buildings, closing windows and switching off lights.


• Carry out general caretaking, cleaning and routine maintenance tasks.


• Keep external areas tidy and ensure waste and recycling is managed appropriately.


• Transport items and equipment around and between School sites.


• Report faults, hazards or health and safety concerns promptly.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Practical, reliable and flexible approach to work.


• Friendly, helpful and approachable manner.


• Positive can do attitude and willingness to support a varied range of tasks.


• Ability to carry out physical tasks, including moving furniture, equipment and supplies.


• Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.


• Good awareness of health and safety, including the ability to identify and report hazards.


• Basic IT skills.


• Full, clean driving licence would be advantageous, although not essential.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Free refreshments, fruit and a 3-course lunch during term time.


• Employee assistance packages - AIG SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.


• Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.


• Generous and competitive school fee remission.


• Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.


• Pilates classes & running club.


• Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.


• If applicable, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan with an employer’s contribution of 6% of salary, to be matched by a 2% employee contribution.