Overview
Join to apply for the Facilities Operative role at Stamford School. The Facilities Operative plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and functionality of the school environment. The core purpose is to maintain the school premises to a high standard, supporting day-to-day operations and contributing to a positive, safe, and welcoming atmosphere for pupils, staff, and visitors. This includes responsibility for site security, general maintenance, health and safety compliance, and liaising with contractors and suppliers when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
* Be responsible for all day to day maintenance tasks e.g. installing door locks, replacing ceiling tiles, installing shelving, whiteboards etc.
* Minor refurbishment projects e.g. decorating classrooms and painting doors
* Be a designated key holder and respond to out of hours alarm callouts should any arise
* Lay out seating in the Hall and other rooms, and erect staging etc as directed
* Lock and unlock School buildings and set alarms
* Check and distribute stock around the School
* Clean designated areas as required
* To complete Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly compliance checks across the school including: Emergency Light flick test; Fire Alarm sounding and Break Glass checks; Fire Extinguishers; Fire Doors; Water hygiene temperature (Legionella) checks; Auto Doors; Shutters; Ladders
* Any other duties as might reasonably be expected or requested by the line manager
Qualifications and Skills
* Basic Standard of Education
* Current valid driving license
* Previous experience of buildings maintenance in a practical capacity
* Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements specific to the environment
* Knowledge of Estates based Statutory Compliance
* Knowledge of fire safety and Legionella standards and requirements
* Reasonable keyboard and IT skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets, mobile Apps and PC
* Must demonstrate a reliable, trustworthy and honest approach to work
* Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a varied range of contacts including external contractors and other colleagues within the Schools
* Able to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to responsibilities
* Flexibility to vary hours of work as required
* Must be able to undertake the range of activities required within the role including working at heights, use of testing equipment, lifting and carrying weights, standing for prolonged periods and be able to walk between and across sites
* Previous experience of working within a similar role
* Previous experience of working within a school environment
* Skills in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
* Experience of using other databases and systems
Job Details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with rota’d Saturday cover
* Salary: £25,397 per annum
* Location: Stamford, England, United Kingdom
* Closing date: 3 October 2025
Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that to be considered for this vacancy, all applications must be formally submitted via our website.
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