Site Operative

Park House School; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Newbury is seeking an enthusiastic Site Operative to maintain and secure the school premises. Responsibilities include driving the school minibus, conducting security checks, and supporting transport for students. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and relevant experience. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £25,583 - £27,254 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises.
• Drive the school minibus ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct periodic cleaning of designated areas of buildings.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team working skills

Willingness to learn new skills

Relevant experience in similar role

Job description

Responsibilities

• To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe working environment, as directed by the Site Manager.
• To drive the school minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times.
• To support and cover holiday or sickness absence in the department and be flexible with working hours during these periods. This will include covering with the daily transport of students on a dedicated bus run and transport students to trips and other schools if required.
• Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking and unlocking of buildings at predetermined times.
• Support with the daily transport for students to ensure they get home safely.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
• Undertake general porterage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site.
• Maintain and undertake minor repairs to site, furniture and fixtures.
• Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Receive deliveries to the school.
• Collect and assemble waste for collection.
• Periodic cleaning of designated areas of buildings and grounds according to instructions.
• Assist with the maintenance of specialised equipment following training, e.g. sports/theatrical equipment.
• Be aware of and take part in the School\'s performance management framework in training and development activities as required.
• Undertake any other similar duties as instructed by the Headteacher and Site Manager.

Notes

This job description is current, but following consultation with you, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job.

We are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Site Operative to join our committed Site Team. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, team working skills, and a willingness to learn new skills and develop. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.

Terms

• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale, Grade D, points 5-9, £25,583 - £27,254 per annum. Starting salary and pay points will be aligned with relevant regional NJC spine on appointment, dependent on the location of the postholder.
• Hours of work: 37 hours per week, full time, all year round (52.143 weeks per year)