Site Operative

Broomfield South Silc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local special education institution in Leeds is seeking an experienced Site Operative to support the Facilities Manager in maintaining a safe and engaging environment for learners and staff. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in building maintenance and repair, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. This role requires a commitment to child safety and well-being, as well as flexibility in meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Commitment to professional development

Valued contribution from staff

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings and diagrams.
• Strong work ethic and professional pride.

Responsibilities

• Support Facilities Manager in maintaining a safe and engaging environment.
• Deliver high standard of facilities support including building maintenance and security.
• Work confidently on various repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Building maintenance and repair experience

Use of hand and power tools

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Solution-focused approach

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Site Operative who can contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school, supporting the Facilities Manager to ensure we have a safe, engaging environment; which is fit for daily use and is the best possible environment for our young people to be educated, and our staff to work.

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Site Operative who works well as part of a team and is passionate regarding improving the environment for our learners and staff. You will need the ability to work under pressure, organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines. You will understand and have empathy with the issues facing children/young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. The successful candidate will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a committed team. You will need to deliver a high standard of Facilities support, including building maintenance; security and Health & Safety compliance. The successful candidate will be flexible and have proven experience in a similar role. The role requires an effective communicator and excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to child safety and well-being.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, caring school with supportive colleagues
• A commitment to professional development
• A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in building maintenance and repair.
• Proven experience in the use of a wide range of hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, sanders, grinders, ladders, lifting equipment).
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings and diagrams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong sense of teamwork and professional pride
• A positive, solution-focused approach
• A commitment to achieving the very best for our children and families

The successful candidate will:

• Be pivotal to help create a professional environment which meets the needs of our learners, and also welcoming to external stakeholders
• Demonstrate a high level of work ethic / professional pride
• Work well as part of a team and have a flexible approach
• Work confidently on a range of building maintenance and repairs
• Prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines
• Be willing to contribute to school life

Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site and 3 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and White Rose Post 16. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs - physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment. We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have over 270 pupils on roll.

Broomfield secured a 'Good' Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have 'high ambitions' and 'high aspirations for all pupils' and that 'staff are proud to work in our school'. I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation. We are excited to share that our school is going to be rebuilt and will open to an additional 100 young people in September 2027. We are currently in the process of designing and planning the internal and external areas to ensure we will have an environment that fully supports the needs of our learners and our school community.