Estates Operative Caretaker late shift

Estates Operative (late shift)

Location :
Portsmouth

Salary: A GBP 22,607 (pro:rata based on FTE salary of A GBP 26,085)

Job type:
Permanent, Part Time (32.5hrs/week worked across 5 days, Monday to Friday)

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co‑educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.

We are seeking an Estates Operative (working a late shift from 3pm to 10pm) to join our Estates team with responsibility for supporting day:to:day operations at The Portsmouth Grammar School.

Working as part of a team, support the successful day:to:day operations of the School including security of the site, support to our busy and varied events programme and the creation of a safe and welcoming environment for our community and for visitors. There is a team of six Estates Operatives, working three shift patterns all year round. Two operatives work 5 days Monday to Friday from 3pm to 10pm.

Two operatives work a 4 day early shift Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday from 5.30am to 3.30pm. Two operatives work a 4 day shift Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday from 8am to 6pm. The vacancy we are looking to recruit into is the 5 day late shift working Monday to Friday from 3pm to 10pm (7hrs per day to include a 30 minute unpaid break totalling 32.5hrs per week).

• To provide secure and safe access for pupils, parents, visitors and contractors, challenging any unauthorised personnel
• Direct traffic on our sites and guide visitors who arrive by car to appropriate on:site parking spaces
• Monitor and operate, under guidance, the Fire and Security systems
• As a key holder, be responsible for the locking of school premises (a late shift specific task)
• Set up, clear away, and re: set areas as required for internal and external events
• Arrange and/or carry out the movement of furniture and equipment within the site
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of school grounds
• Operate and use machinery, equipment and hazardous substances as required by the role, whilst observing Health and Safety regulations and wearing protective equipment and clothing, as required
• Undertake regular compliance checks of school assets
• Unload and distribute deliveries
• Report site defects, as required
• Attend, and complete online as required, all Safeguarding and essential staff training as required by the school
• Develop positive relationships with lettings users to provide timely assistance
• Conduct regular security checks and patrols, including monitoring pedestrian access and egress points
• To ensure the safeguarding of pupils

• A good standard of spoken and written English
• Experience working in a customer or service focused environment as part of a team
• Excellent team working skills
• Good communication skills
• A good standard of IT literacy and a willingness to use school email system
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Safeguarding (training will be provided)
• Ability to carry loads in accordance with manual handling regulations
• Ability to direct traffic on site
• Resourcefulness, with the ability to prioritise workload and work flexibly to support the team
• Willingness to undertake all necessary safeguarding and other staff training
• A driving licence is desirable, but not essential, for ease of transport across two sites

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Portsmouth Grammar School , please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application and view the full job description.

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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment