Site Operative

Job Title: Site Operative

Location: Isleworth

Salary: £29,346 - £ 30,630 per annum (pro rata)

Job type: Permanent, Full time (52 weeks) working arrangement to be agreed)

Annual leave: 24 days (rising by 1 day per year to 30 days with 5 years service), plus Bank Holidays

Closing Date: 9am on 31st December 2024

A superb opportunity to join a fabulous school with supportive and friendly staff. Bolder Academy is a relatively new, mixed, non-denominational school which opened in September 2018. Set up by primary and secondary Headteachers of the London Borough of Hounslow to meet the demand for extra school places, we are a strong part of the community. In June 2021, we moved in to our brand-new purpose-built accommodation with fantastic facilities and extensive outside grounds.

Job Purpose:

As our new Site Operative, you will work with the Estates Manager. You will be assisting the Estates Manager in the provision of a safe and high-quality environment for the school’s staff and students to ensure high standards and to contribute to the aims of the school and standards set by Governors.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Perform day-to-day DIY tasks around the school premises, ensuring facilities are well-maintained, from small fixes/repairs, to small painting and decorating tasks.
• Handle porterage duties, including the movement of equipment and supplies as needed.
• Monitor and manage gate duties, providing a secure environment for the school community (including monitoring and managing open/ lock procedure as and when required, security alarm, gate duties, CCTV)
• Occasional later/longer shifts for evening events set ups, which will be discussed in advance. A later start time will be given on these occasions.
• Conduct proactive patrols of the site, identifying and reporting issues promptly through the reporting system 'Every’.
• Oversee and escort suppliers/contractors, where necessary.
• Execute statutory inspections on a cyclical basis, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Generate reports as required, documenting observations and completed tasks.
• Weekly legionella flushing to maintain water system hygiene.
• Conduct fire tests on a weekly basis, and assist with fire drills on a termly basis, ensuring preparedness and safety protocols are followed.
• Participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering products and services for the site team as required.
• You may also from time to time be asked to cover outdoor duties (e.g. litter picking, leaf-blowing refuge waste removal, clearing gutters, window cleaning, gritting in winter).
• Clean UK drivers licence holder (or working towards this) to act as primary minibus driver when required.

About you:

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role or familiarity with DIY tasks.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and interacting with staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Note: This is a diverse role requiring a proactive individual capable of managing various responsibilities to maintain a safe and functional school environment.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Training
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - supporting staff well being
• Free annual flu jabs
• Discounted lunches
• Facilities that include an indoor climbing wall, sports pitches and community gym
• Easy access to London and good transport links
• Close to M4/ M25 with staff parking on site

Additional Information:

We will shortlist and interview as we receive applications - so please send them in before the deadline of 9am on 31st December 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will be held according to application and we will consider interviewing early if we receive a strong application.

Please note: No agencies should apply and we do not accept CVs.

Sponsorship: We do not currently offer sponsorship for overseas candidates

Please click on the APPLY button where you will be emailed a copy of the application form to complete and return via email.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Handyman, DIY, DIY Technician, Electrical Engineer, Ground Maintenance, Health and Safety, Facilities Management, Handyperson, Groundskeeper, Maintenance Engineer, Carpenter, Joiner, Plumber, Maintenance Technician, Qualified Electrician, Maintenance Coordinator, Electrician, Maintenance Supervisor, Caretaker, and Estates Management may also be considered for this role.