Site Operative

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Site Operative to join their dedicated premises team. This role involves maintaining school premises, conducting health and safety checks, and ensuring the upkeep of facilities. Ideal candidates will have NVQ 2 or equivalent and be organized, flexible, and communicative. This permanent position offers a salary between £24,404 and £27,269 per annum, with a start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Positive, organized, flexible individual.
• Good communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school premises and furniture.
• Conduct health and safety checks.
• Identify maintenance needs and perform porterage.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent

Job description

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• 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Permanent
• Reference: 7394
• Required as soon as possible

Job Description

• Location: Farlingaye High School - Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JX
• Salary: £24,404 - £27,269 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Type: Permanent
• Reference: 7394
• Start date: As soon as possible

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated premises team. As Site Operative, you will perform duties such as maintaining school premises, furniture, fittings, conducting health and safety checks, identifying maintenance needs, porterage, setting up for events, upkeep, decorating, cleaning, and security.

We seek a positive, organized, flexible individual with good communication skills, capable of working independently and in a team, eager to learn. Ideally, candidates will have NVQ 2 or equivalent, or relevant estate management experience.

About Farlingaye High School

Located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, on the River Deben, near Ipswich, our school is well-resourced, successful, and rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted with some Outstanding areas. We are part of the East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST), collaborating with several local schools and offering extensive CPD, staff development, and teacher training through EAST SCITT.

Contact Information

For more details, contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager, or Gemma Garnham, premises and compliance coordinator, at 01394 385720 or via email: [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Application Process

Review the full Job Description (docx) available for download. Submit your application via the school's online recruitment portal. Visit our website: www.farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk.

Deadline: 9am, 3 June 2025

Interview: 11 June 2025

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to undergo necessary checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS.

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