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Site Operative

Acorn Education Trust, Warminster, BA12 9DR

This job expired on 18 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  4 November 2024

• Closing date

  18 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £12.65 - £13.05 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines, prioritising and scheduling effectively and efficiently;
• Holds a full, clean driving licence and is prepared to drive a mini bus;
• Has strong interpersonal and communications skills and can liaise effectively with school staff, pupils, contractors and other outside agencies;
• Has a can-do attitude and is prepared to undertake all types of work;
• Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent and takes pride in their work;
• Is really strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Has an understanding of IT programmes (including Microsoft);
• Can demonstrate knowledge of moving and handling;
• Has a recognised qualification in a trade (desirable though not essential) or can demonstrate experience and ‘DIY skills’ to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration.

What the school offers its staff

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Further details about the role

Acorn Education Trustis seeking a motivated and hardworkingSite Operativeto support our central Site Team in ensuring the general security, safety and maintenance of our Wiltshire-based school sites, buildings and grounds.

Working Hours:Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Required:November 2024.Salary:£12.65 – £13.05 per hour (£24,404 – £25,183 per annum) depending on experience.

At Acorn, we pride ourselves on transforming education locally, with our two nurseries, sixteen primary and three secondary schools being at the heart of their local communities. As part of our Site Team, you will play an active role in supporting with site improvement and maintenance works, predominantly across our Primary settings, and will report to the Head of Estates.

The successful candidate will be organised, consistent and have solid awareness of Health & Safety, and hygiene procedures. You will be expected to undertake a range of duties, including maintaining school grounds, premises, fixtures and fittings, completing compliance and Health and Safety checks, identifying maintenance works that are required, carrying out porterage duties and helping to maintain the security and cleanliness of the school premises.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Acorn Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Acorn Education Trust website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: aes@acorneducationtrust.com
• Phone number: 01985 801059
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The Acorn Education Trust was formed in August 2014 to create a local solution to a national strategy. Through close collaboration and a shared vision we believe each school will achieve great things while retaining their individual identity.

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