Site Operative

Description

King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking a reliable and practical Site Operative to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is a varied role supporting the smooth running, security and upkeep of the School site, including overseeing facility hires, securing buildings, setting up for events, transporting items across the campus, carrying out basic cleaning and maintenance tasks, and helping to keep the School environment safe, tidy and welcoming.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee use of school facilities, including external hires and bookings.
• Support the set-up and clear-down of School events and activities.
• Help secure the School site by locking buildings, closing windows and switching off lights.
• Carry out general caretaking, cleaning and routine maintenance tasks.
• Keep external areas tidy and ensure waste and recycling is managed appropriately.
• Transport items and equipment around and between School sites.
• Report faults, hazards or health and safety concerns promptly.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Practical, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Friendly, helpful and approachable manner.
• Positive can do attitude and willingness to support a varied range of tasks.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks, including moving furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.
• Good awareness of health and safety, including the ability to identify and report hazards.
• Basic IT skills.
• Full, clean driving licence would be advantageous, although not essential.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Free refreshments, fruit and a 3-course lunch during term time.
• Employee assistance packages - AIG SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.
• Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
• Generous and competitive school fee remission.
• Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Pilates classes & running club.
• Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.
• If applicable, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan with an employer’s contribution of 6% of salary, to be matched by a 2% employee contribution.

About King Edward's School, Bath

About King Edward’s School, Bath
Founded in 1552, King Edward’s School (KES) is Bath’s oldest school and one of the leading co-educational independent schools in the south-west of England. The School was recently awarded Independent Secondary School of the Year in the South West by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 (Read more). Serving pupils aged 3–18 across its Pre-Prep, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form sections, KES combines a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education (Read more).

The School is thriving and inclusive with a strong sense of community and reputation for excellence both in and beyond the classroom and has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, reflected in consistently outstanding results (Read more). We are proud to provide a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to grow in confidence, curiosity and character.

Working at King Edward’s means becoming part of a collaborative and welcoming staff team, where professionalism is balanced with warmth and a shared commitment to supporting young people. We value our staff and are dedicated to creating a positive working environment with opportunities for development and contribution across the wider school community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.