Facilities Operative

Wednesfield Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,753.00 - £24,753.00 Annually (Actual)

Facilities Operative job summary

Facilities Operative

Wednesfield Academy- Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES

37 Hours | Monday to Friday | All Year Round | Shift Pattern Work

Starting Salary: £24,753

Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Facilities Operative to join our team. This vital role ensures our school is safe, clean, secure, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will work closely with the Senior Site Supervisor to maintain the premises, grounds, and facilities to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Carry out day-to-day repairs, decoration, improvement works, and support statutory compliance checks (e.g. fire safety, legionella).
• Security: Open and close the school at set times, ensure site security, and respond to alarm callouts when necessary.
• Cleaning & Presentation: Keep outdoor areas, pathways, playgrounds, and fields clean and safe; support with waste collection, toilet supplies, dining room cleanliness, and removal of graffiti/chewing gum.
• Grounds & Vehicles: Assist with general grounds maintenance and support with school vehicle checks, refuelling, and occasional minibus driving (training provided).
• Logistics (Portage): Receive deliveries, move and set up equipment for events/exams, manage waste disposal, and assist visitors/contractors.
• Window Cleaning: Undertake certain window cleaning tasks within safety guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical skills in maintenance, cleaning, and repair.
• A proactive and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to follow health & safety procedures and identify potential hazards.
• Flexibility to support school events and respond to emergencies.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Please see job description for full list of skills, requirements and duties.

About us:

At Wednesfield Academy, we are proud to be a thriving and highly successful learning community where pupils are supported to achieve at the highest academic levels and flourish as individuals. We believe that strong partnerships between pupils, parents, and staff are the foundation of our success. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining our culture of high achievement, exemplary support, and collaborative working.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. Staff at our wonderful school feel “very well supported” and “appreciative of how their workload and well-being are considered” (Ofsted Feb 25). We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please visit our recruitment website www.matrixacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/

You may also wish to contact the Hub Manger Mr S McBride SMcBride@matrixacademytrust.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school for yourself.

Application Deadline: 20th September 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wednesfield Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1025 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wednesfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wednesfield-high-academy

One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of turning a school around. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse. 

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