Site Team Operative

Teaching Vacancies; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cheltenham is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for general maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and a proven record in maintenance, alongside a commitment to health and safety. The role offers a variety of staff benefits including a car leasing scheme, onsite gym access, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme

Free one-to-one wellbeing support

Free/discounted access to the onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in carrying out general maintenance tasks to required standards.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for health and safety.
• Ability to work in various environments (hot, cold, humid).

Skills

General maintenance tasks

Health and Safety legislation

Microsoft Office365

Experience in a site team

Experience in an education environment

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant educational qualifications at school/college/university
• Desirable: Experience of compliance monitoring in the workplace
• Desirable: Qualified first aider

Experience, understanding and knowledge

• Essential: Experienced and proven record in carrying out general maintenance tasks to the required standard.
• Essential: Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation regarding general maintenance areas and safe systems of work
• Essential: Willing to undertake trainings courses that are relevant to the post and that are required for health & safety purposes.
• Essential: Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office365 applications
• Desirable: Experience of working within a site team
• Desirable: Experience of working in an education environment
• Desirable: Knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Desirable: An understanding of risk assessment.
• Desirable: Lifting and handling course.
• Desirable: Ability to work at heights and in a variety of different environments (hot, cold, humid, confined locations) as required.
• Desirable: Full, current driving licence.

What the school offers its staff

• Lifestyle and wellbeing
• Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme
• Four electric car charging points
• Family-friendly policies
• Attractive salary and pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free one-to-one wellbeing support with a qualified psychotherapist and a coach
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Free/discounted access to the school’s onsite Gym (conditions apply)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Techscheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World
• Blue Light Card - Discount scheme
• Staff social events
• Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm daily)

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer and value and respect diversity across our whole school community. Bournside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.