Site Operative

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Bodmin is seeking a reliable Site Operative to manage the maintenance and operational needs across multiple school sites. You will ensure school buildings and grounds are safe, well-maintained, and conducive to learning, with flexible working hours all year round. This role emphasizes a proactive approach to maintenance and support for diverse educational environments.

Benefits

Generous local authority pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Flexible working considered

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users

Corporate gym membership discount

Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites (mileage paid).
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. manual handling, health & safety) are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs across multiple school sites.
• Supporting site security, including opening and locking premises.
• Conducting health & safety checks and statutory compliance tasks.
• Setting up rooms for events and school activities.
• Working flexibly across sites for planned and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Practical experience in a maintenance or facilities role

Understanding of site safety and maintenance requirements

Positive, can-do attitude

Ability to work independently or in a team

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure. As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart. Here at St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust we are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands‑on Site Operative to support the day‑to‑day maintenance, security, and operational needs of several school sites across our Multi Academy Trust. We have 14 individual schools across our Estate and are looking for someone to support in the maintenance and care of these premises. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing estates team, working across a diverse range of educational environments. You'll play a vital role in ensuring that our school buildings and grounds are safe, well‑maintained, and conducive to learning. The role is 37 hours per week (flexibility required), working all year round with enhanced holiday entitlement. Your base school will be in Bodmin but you will travel to other sites across the trust to complete work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs across multiple school sites
• Supporting site security, including opening and locking premises
• Health & safety checks and statutory compliance tasks
• Setting up rooms for events and school activities
• Working flexibly across sites, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a maintenance or facilities role
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites (mileage paid)
• A strong understanding of site safety and maintenance requirements
• A positive, can‑do attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Flexibility and reliability – key in a multi‑site operational role
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. manual handling, health & safety, basic trades skills) are desirable but not essential – training will be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Generous local authority pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Flexible working considered
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, plus further accrual through length of service
• Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio‑economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010. St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.