Facilities Maintenance Operative

Role: Facilities Maintenance Operative

Location: St Dunstans School

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 16 January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday all year around. A flexible shift pattern will be worked

Salary: Grade 3 scale point range (5 to 7) actual annual salary range 25583 to 26403.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the Site Manager/Operations Manager/Headteacher/Trust Estates Manager

To undertake a range of duties with regard to the building environment of the Midsomer Norton School Partnership ensuring the safety and security of users.

To escort contractors and others to site of repair and maintenance

To undertake a reasonable range of handyperson duties and repairs as mutually agreed with the Site Manager/Operations Manager/Headteacher/Trust Estates Manager

e.g. remedial painting decorating general building repairs and light bulb renewal etc

To undertake repairs fixings and small scale improvements

To carry out emergency internal cleaning (soiling of toilets sickness etc.) as determined by the School

To ensure that designated areas are cleaned in accordance with school guidelines To maintain an adequate supply of cleaning materials ordering appropriate stores and materials

The removal of litter and graffiti from paths and hard surfaces

To help to keep drains free of obstruction

To ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions

To treat main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate during sever weather conditions To take delivery of stores goods and equipment and distribute as appropriate throughout the school completing paperwork as required

To set out/put away furniture for school events and examinations

To undertake general porterage as required

To undertake such tasks which are commensurate with the position at the direction of the Leadership Team

In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development plus the opportunity to work in a developing school in a beautiful area of the South West.

All year round staff - There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata) access to a government pension scheme sick pay scheme cycle-to-work scheme free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping travel and leisure.

Optional if you may want to close an advert early: We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.