Skilled Maintenance Operative

CATS Global Schools; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Bournemouth is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Operative to join their Estates Team. The successful candidate will maintain a safe and clean environment, contributing to the daily operations of the school. Proven skills in trades and health and safety are essential, along with a preference for prior experience in a school setting. The role offers opportunity for engagement in both maintenance and repairs, ensuring a welcoming environment conducive to teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Proven practical skills across various trades are essential.
• Experience working in a school environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the smooth operation of the school environment.
• Provide skilled support in general maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure the school is safe, clean, and welcoming.

Skills

Practical skills across a range of trades

Health and safety compliance

Site security

Job description

Bournemouth Collegiate School is a rapidly growing co‑educational independent school situated on the south coast. The School has extensive facilities, on two sites. BCS provides a nurturing environment where the happiness of the pupils comes first.

Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our Estates Team and help ensure our buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard. This role is split across both our school site teams depending on requirements.

The successful candidate will :

• Contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school by maintaining a safe, secure, clean and well‑presented environment.
• Provide skilled support in general maintenance, repairs, health and safety compliance, and site security.
• Ensure that the school environment is welcoming and conducive to teaching and learning.

Proven practical skills across a range of trades is essential, previous experience of working in a school is desirable.

To find out more about the School, please visit our website at www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email [e-mail]

Closing date: 30th November 2025 (please note that interviews may be held ahead of the closing date)

BCS is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions in School will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

To comply with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre‑employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media.