Site Operative

Pertemps Camberley; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Camberley is recruiting on behalf of a reputable special needs school for an experienced site operative/caretaker. The role covers day-to-day site maintenance, repairs and ensuring a safe, clean environment across multiple school sites.

You will carry out practical trades such as carpentry, plumbing, decorating or electrical maintenance, support learning spaces and help with events, while complying with health and safety and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Has strong practical and trade-based skills, ideally with professional qualifications or demonstrable experience.
• Shows initiative, attention to detail, and pride in delivering quality work.
• Understands site compliance, health & safety, and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day site maintenance, caretaking and repair services to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment.
• Carry out repairs and minor improvements using trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, decorating or electrical maintenance.
• Support setup of learning spaces, movement of furniture and equipment, and preparation for events or lettings.
• Complete statutory duties including fire alarm testing, water temperature logs, building compliance checks and secure locking procedures.
• Work across school sites and respond flexibly to a varied workload.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decorating

Electrical maintenance

Job description

My client is a reputable special needs school and is looking for an experienced, reliable and professional site operative/school caretaker.

Permanent 25-30 hours a week, 52‑week contract.

Role Will Include:

• Providing day‑to‑day site maintenance, caretaking and repair services to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment.
• Carrying out repairs and minor improvements using practical or trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, decorating or electrical maintenance.
• Taking the initiative to identify and act on maintenance needs before they become problems – whether it's a loose hinge, a leaking pipe, or a potential hazard.
• Using your trade experience (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, decorating) to carry out in‑house improvements and repairs.
• Supporting the setup of learning spaces, movement of furniture and equipment, and preparation for events or lettings.
• Completing statutory and mandatory duties including fire alarm testing, water temperature logs, building compliance checks and secure locking procedures.
• Working across school sites and responding flexibly to a varied and evolving workload.
• Being a visible, proactive presence who contributes to the smooth daily running of the school and the safety of pupils and staff.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has strong practical and trade‑based skills, ideally with professional qualifications or demonstrable experience or the willingness to train to gain practical skills.
• Shows initiative, attention to detail, and pride in delivering quality work.
• Is solution focused – actively looks for ways to improve, prevent problems, and keep things running efficiently.
• Understands the importance of site compliance, health & safety, and safeguarding.
• Works well independently but values being part of a supportive team.
• Can travel between our local school sites as needed.
• Wants to contribute meaningfully to a setting that supports vulnerable children and young people.