Site Operative

Uplands Academy, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6AZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 December 2024 at 10am

• Date listed

  3 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,993.00 - £26,835.00 Annually (FTE)

Site Operative job summary

Job Title: Site Operative ​

Job Purpose: Specific Maintenance/General Security/ To carry out an efficient service in all aspects of the job description ​

Accountable to: Site Supervisor

Main Responsibilities: ​

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• Routine opening / closing of Academy buildings and grounds throughout the year (inclusive of weekends by agreement and with additional payments).​

• Operate heating and hot water plant in accordance with training / instruction and codes of practice, maintaining areas of plant in a neat and tidy state.​

• To carry out security rounds and procedures with other necessary associated duties, being perimeter fencing, alarms, maintaining fixtures in good state of repair. ​

• Contact, as directed, appropriate services in the event of emergencies such as; fire, water burst, break-in, vandalism or accident. Take appropriate action as necessary to protect the Academy buildings and property.​

• Assist with enquiries regarding repair / maintenance works escorting workmen / contractors to site of works as directed by the Site Manager, inspecting / signing off works in his absence, if "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Sans-Serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: normal; line-height: 12px; vertical-align: -0.216033px;">authorised to do so.​​

• Inform the Site Manager where repairs/maintenance are necessary, particularly in the areas of Health and Safety, where self or others may be at risk, then carry out tasks to rectify with-in area of own capabilities and Health and Safety guidelines. ​

• Carry out repair works to internal and external areas of the Academy as scheduled or "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Sans-Serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: normal; line-height: 12px; vertical-align: -0.216033px;">prioritised by the Site Manager where such works "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 3px; vertical-align: 0.216033px; line-height: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">are considered to be with-in one’s own capabilities with due regard to Health and Safety regulations.​

• Carry out replacement / cleaning of indoor and outdoor lighting fittings and diffusers with attention to Health and Safety.

• Maintain up-to-date records of Repairs and Maintenance (In-house), carried out to the site.​

• Attend emergency cleaning upon request "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 3px; vertical-align: 0.216033px; line-height: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">i.e. broken glass, sickness, vandal damage "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Sans-Serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: normal; line-height: 12px; vertical-align: -0.216033px;">etc., Replacing / repairing where damage has occurred removing debris etc.​

• Carry out cleaning duties to halls, gyms and agreed areas according to routines.​

• During Academy closure periods undertake floor treatment works "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 3px; vertical-align: 0.192046px; line-height: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">i.e. preparation, application of polishes and seals and carpet cleaning as directed.​

• Move / transport furniture and equipment as required with-in guidelines of Health and Safety at Works Act, to facilitate works as specified.​

• Set out required furniture for examinations, assemblies and functions as and when detailed.​

• Accept delivery of parcels and other materials / goods (signing for delivery) and ensure delivery to appropriate storage/department, obtaining signatures.​

• Remove caretaking / cleaning equipment known to be faulty to workshop area and repair those that are with-in your capabilities and Health and Safety guidelines.​

• Ensure adequate supplies of caretaking and cleaning consumables are maintained and report to Site Manager when re-ordering is required.​

• Ensure deep cleaning is carried out to areas where major works have been completed.​

• Ensure that the standards of cleaning are maintained dealing with defects & report to the Site Manager such defects.​

• Maintain records of lettings overruns, call-outs and un-"); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Sans-Serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: none; line-height: 11px; vertical-align: -0.192046px;">authorised use of Academy site. ​

• Carry out tasks / duties as may be required from time to time in accordance with the needs of the Academy, reasonable requirements and Health and Safety guidelines.​​

• General Support: ​

• Report student and Academy issues in line with the Academy’s policies for health and safety, child protection, "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Sans-Serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: none; line-height: 11px; vertical-align: -0.192046px;">behavior management "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 5px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, Sans-Serif; letter-spacing: 0px; font-kerning: none; line-height: 11px; vertical-align: -0.192046px;">etc. ​

• Attend meetings and training sessions as required ​

• Be aware of and act in line with Academy policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook ​

• Be involved in extracurricular activities, "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 3px; vertical-align: 0.192046px; line-height: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">e.g. open days, presentation evenings as required ​

• To handle all confidential correspondence and "); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; background-size: 3px; vertical-align: 0.192046px; line-height: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">matters with discretion at all times

Commitment to safeguarding

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Uplands Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 799 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Uplands Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uplands-community-college-wadhurst (opens in new tab)

Uplands Academy converted to an Academy in September 2022 and became a member of the MARK Education Trust (formally Beacon Community College Academy Trust). The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and knowledgeable. This partnership will provide many exciting opportunities for professional development, and the sharing of good practice across the schools within the trust.

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