Estates Operative (Weekend Shift)
Location: Battersea, London
Hours: Saturday 7:00am 8:00pm, Sunday 8:00am 8:00pm (with overtime)
Salary: £16,675 per annum
Red Rock Consultants are working with a fantastic business, based in Battersea, who are looking to expand their Estates team.
You will support the smooth and safe operation of the school site by carrying out a wide range of estates duties. This includes event setups, porterage, minor maintenance tasks, supporting security, aiding statutory testing such as legionella and fire alarm checks, acting as a key holder, and assisting with day-to-day site operations.
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 14% employer pension contribution and life insurance cover
- Simply Health healthcare plan and wellbeing support
- Local shopping and restaurant discounts
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemes
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with event setup and ensure school events are prepared according to schedule.
- Monitor and refill water dispensers across the site.
- Unlock and lock the school each day and be on the emergency call-out list for alarms.
- Support maintenance and operations of the school swimming pool.
- Undertake H&S compliance duties, including emergency lighting, legionella temperature checks, and weekly fire alarm testing.
- Move, assemble, and dismantle furniture as required.
- Be willing to drive the school minibus for various duties.
- Carry out minor maintenance tasks and assist maintenance operatives.
- Perform housekeeping duties including litter picking, rubbish collection, and paper deliveries.
- Assist with porterage tasks, post, and parcel delivery.
- Undertake training to fulfil role requirements.
- Manage recycling duties and contribute to site cleanliness.
The right candidate will ideally have a full driving licence, practical experience in estates or maintenance, and a proactive, flexible attitude. Experience in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential.
Due to the nature of the business, the successful candidate will need to hold or be willing to undertake a DBS check.
Please do not delay in applying, as immediate interviews and starts are available.