Facilities & Estates Assistant - Reading, United Kingdom - Oratory Prep School

Description

The Oratory Prep School (OPS) is an independent day and boarding school providing an enriched education to boys and girls aged 2 to 13.

Benefitting from being part of the wider Bellevue Education group, we are committed to delivering exceptional teaching, combining the best of tradition with the latest innovations.

Set within 65 acres of Oxfordshire countryside with outstanding facilities, we nurture happy, balanced, confident and inquisitive children.

The OPS aims to provide the best possible education for its pupils.

Staff are expected to maintain very high standards and are provided with every support from the Headmaster and the Senior Leadership Team.

Job description

The Facilities & Estates Assistant will work closely with the rest of the estates team to ensure the school and grounds are maintained to the highest standard.

Tasks will include;

• Assisting with general maintenance tasks inside and outside the buildings
• Gardening duties
• Preparation of sports pitches
• Painting and decorating
• First line maintenance repairs
• Ensuring the school environment is safe for children, staff and visitors and meets operational need

Requirements:

• To be hard working, reliable and flexible
• Be willing to contribute to life at The OPS
• Motivated and keen to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Content to work outside in all weather conditions
• A current driving licence
• General maintenance experience (desirable)
• PA6A spraying certificate (desirable)
• Chainsaw licence (desirable)

Salary - commensurate with experience

Hours - Full time


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £18,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading RG8 7SF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 20/01/2023