Site Operative (Caretaker)

Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy; Bourne, East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bourne Abbey CofE Primary Academy is seeking a Site Operative to join our friendly team. The role covers repairs, grounds maintenance, and helping run school events, with a focus on safety and a welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

You will work on a range of practical tasks, open and close the premises, and support contractors and visitors. If you take pride in high standards and enjoy a varied, community-focused role, we'd love to meet you. Visits are warmly welcomed.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on work mindset and a can-do attitude.
• Pride in high standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to varied daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keep the school safe, secure and well maintained.
• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Support contractors and visitors on site.
• Open and close the school premises.
• Help create a positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Job description

Are you someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in a job well done?

We're looking for a friendly, reliable, and proactive Site Operative to join our team at Bourne Abbey CofE Primary Academy. As one of the largest schools in the Trust, Bourne Abbey offers a varied and rewarding role where every day is different.

From carrying out repairs and maintaining our grounds to supporting school events and helping keep our site safe and welcoming, you'll play an important part in the daily life of our school.

What you will be doing

• - Keeping the school safe, secure, and well maintained.
• - Carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance.
• - Maintaining our buildings and grounds.
• - Supporting contractors and visitors on site.
• - Opening and closing the school premises.
• - Helping create a positive environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

We are looking for someone who

• - Enjoys practical, hands-on work.
• - Takes pride in high standards.
• - Has a positive, can-do attitude.
• - Works well as part of a team.
• - Wants to make a real difference in a school community.

Why join us?

• - A welcoming and supportive team.
• - Training and development opportunities.
• - A varied role where no two days are the same.
• - The chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day.

Come and meet us

Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange an informal visit, please contact Jason Fox on 01205 345101. We would love to show you what makes Bourne Abbey CofE Primary Academy such a great place to work.