Site Operative

Company: Cardinal Newman College
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Location: Penwortham
Job Description:

Site Operative

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible. For an outstanding candidate the college will consider a ‘golden hello’ payment of up to 10% of the annual salary.

The Role

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

  • To undertake minor maintenance repairs and any requests made via the online helpdesk ticket system
  • Undertake keyholding and the security of all buildings
  • Undertake safety inspections/testing including, but not limited to, the minibus, emergency lighting, legionella flushing and temperature checks, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, fire doors and exits.
  • Accept receipt of all deliveries and distribute accordingly ensuring that items have been delivered to the correct person/department
  • To ensure sufficient stock levels for equipment and materials

The Successful Candidate

The Estates Department is seeking an individual with a strong awareness of Health and Safety legislation, excellent communication skills, and a self‑motivated, proactive, and flexible approach to work.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 37 hours per week, full year. Hours of work will be on a four‑weekly rota basis in line with the following shift patterns, with flexibility when required;

  • Two weeks: 9.30am – 5.30pm
  • Remaining weeks: 5.30am – 1.30pm and 7.00am – 3.00pm

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine at points 10 to 12 – pro rata to £27,733 to £29,544 per annum. For an outstanding candidate the college will consider a ‘golden hello’ payment of up to 10% of the annual salary.

Benefits

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

  • Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
  • Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
  • Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
  • A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
  • Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
  • Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
  • Free use of the on‑site gym
  • Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
  • Flu Vouchers
  • Staff savings scheme

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026