Site Operative- Greenways Primary Academy/ Milton Primary Academy

Greenways Primary Academy; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for further training

Necessary equipment provided

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK is seeking a Site Operative to join their team at two primary schools. The role involves general maintenance and operational support, requiring good site maintenance knowledge and the ability to carry out manual tasks. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment and contribute to a safe site for all. Opportunities for further training are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel between schools as needed.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual tasks.
• Willingness to complete site training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operational support of school buildings.
• Undertake general maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and students.

Skills

Site maintenance knowledge

Manual task execution

Health and safety awareness

Effective communication

Punctuality

Job description

The Executive Headteacher and Estates team at Windsor Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Site Operative to join our two Stoke primary schools. This unique role is working across Greenways Primary Academy and Milton Primary Academy and will be overseen by our Site Manager. The role is for 37 hours a week, all year round on a permanent contract basis.

The Site Operative will be responsible for ensuring that general operational support and maintenance of the two school buildings and external spaces are being undertaken efficiently alongside the current site team. The successful candidate must have the ability to travel between the two schools as needed and carry out manual tasks to meet the daily tasks required.

Requirements

• Has good knowledge and understanding of site maintenance
• Is able to carry out manual tasks to support maintenance of the two schools
• Is physically able to carry out manual tasks without supervision
• Has a good understanding of health and safety and can work inline with risk assessments
• Is able to think on their feet to ensure a safe site for staff, pupils and parents
• Is willing to complete site training
• Is able to communicate effectively with other staff and external contractors
• Is a good time keeper and will be punctual

What we can offer you

• An experienced Estates Team within Windsor Academy Trust who can support Welcoming staff teams at both schools
• Well maintained school sites
• Necessary equipment to carry out day to day tasks
• Opportunities for further training
• A supportive working environment where everyone supports each other

If you are interested in the post, please follow this link to find out more information and to find out how to apply via our online portal: https://www.windsoracademytrust.org.uk/our-people/come-and-work-for-wat/job-vacancies/vacancy/OCT20255095

Site Visits

• Monday 10th November at 9.30am at Milton Primary Academy
• Thursday 13th November at 4pm at Greenways Primary Academy

Closing date for all applications will be Monday 17th November 2025 at 12noon and shortlisting will take place that afternoon. Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview on Monday 24th November.

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and check of relevant qualifications.