Site Operative

The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4AW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  22 January 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: £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Operative job summary

Site Operative

Infinity Academies Trust
Full time - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Infinity Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an energetic, practical and motivated Site Operative to join our team, helping us to ensure our schools remain safe, welcoming and purposeful environments for children, staff and visitors.

This role offers the opportunity to support three schools within the Trust:

• Coleby CE Primary Academy - 12 Rectory Rd, Coleby, Lincoln LN5 0AJ
• Leadenham CE Primary Academy - Main Rd, Leadenham, Lincoln LN5 0QB
• St Peter’s at Eastgate CofE Infant School - Greetwell Gate, Lincoln LN2 4AW

Because the post covers multiple sites, a full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations is essential.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, cares about the appearance and safety of our schools, and reflects the high expectations we have of our pupils. Some IT skills are desirable; however, full training will be provided for all systems, including our electronic health & safety compliance system, Every.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes a wide range of duties relating to premises and grounds maintenance, security, Health & Safety, and day‑to‑day site operations, including line management of the cleaning team. Responsibilities include:

Site Security & Safety

• Ensuring the security of buildings and grounds
• Carrying out daily internal and external site checks
• Responding to emergencies and assisting with general site enquiries
• Keeping paths and walkways clear of snow and ice, including gritting when required

Maintenance & Repairs

• Proactively identifying and addressing minor maintenance issues
• Reporting major issues to the Operations Team
• Performing basic repairs, including:
  • Carpentry: fitting boards, easing doors, small fencing repairs
  • Plumbing: fixing leaks, unblocking toilets, maintaining drains
  • Electrical: replacing plug fuses, bulbs and light tubes
  • General: patch plastering, floor repairs, graffiti removal, replacing fixtures, minor glazing, path and surface repairs
  • Operating heating systems to maintain appropriate temperatures and reporting any faults
  • Carrying out internal and external decorating
  Grounds Maintenance
  • Clearing litter, debris and fallen leaves
  • Ensuring shrub areas, grass, courtyards and outdoor spaces are kept tidy
  • Basic upkeep beyond the grounds maintenance contract
  Compliance & Record Keeping
  • Completing and supporting Risk Assessments
  • Using Every to record PPM, compliance checks and defects (training provided)
  • Maintaining COSHH-compliant chemical stores and ensuring COSHH documentation is accessible
  • Overseeing contractors and ensuring safe, compliant working practices
  General Duties
  • Moving furniture and equipment as required
  • Receiving deliveries and ensuring correct storage
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of signage, name boards, windows and the cycle canopy
  • Ensuring safe storage and care of all equipment provided
  What We’re Looking For

  We would love to hear from you if you are:

  • Practical, reliable and proactive
  • Able to work across multiple sites
  • Someone who takes pride in keeping environments safe and welcoming
  • Confident in basic maintenance tasks (or willing to learn)
  • Committed to high standards and safe working practices
  • Supportive of our Trust values and the positive culture across our schools
  Safeguarding

  Coleby, Leadenham, and St Peter’s Primary Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  An enhanced DBS check is required for this post, and references will be requested prior to interview.

  Find Out More

  For further information, please contact:
  Hannah Wheeler, Operations Manager - 01205 345102

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

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.

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 The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 90 pupils
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-lincoln-st-peter-in-eastgate-church-of-england-infants-academy

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