Estate Team Operative

Steinerwaldorf; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is hiring an Estate Team Operative to ensure safety and maintenance of the grounds and buildings. The role involves working in a team, performing groundskeeping duties, and supporting estate improvement projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in estate maintenance and be physically fit to handle various tasks. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £24,703 and a start date of January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in estate maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Ability to work with a team and manage tasks efficiently.
• Physical fitness to handle heavy lifting and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school buildings and grounds are safe and secure.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Support estate improvement projects as needed.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties as directed.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Grounds maintenance

Job description

* Estate Team OperativeNEWFast Apply# Estate Team OperativeEmployerLocation: Forest Row, East SussexContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: 24,703Posted: 8th December 2025Start Date: 5th January 2026Expires: 19th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 5th January 2026Job ID: 1523269Job Reference: EST25Start Date: 5th January 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1523269* Share :**Site Team Operative**Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy.The details of this role are as follows:Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours – over 5 days, on a rolling shift pattern, Monday-Sunday of either early, mid or late shift. Every fourth week you will have days off between Monday and Friday as you will have to work Saturday and Sunday (shift timings as required)Approximate shift timings:Early 7am-3pm, Mid 9am-5pm, Late 2.30pm-10.30pmContract type: PermanentSalary: £24,703Start date: 05 January 2026Site Team OperativeGENERAL GENERAL• To ensure that the school buildings and estate grounds are safe, secure and cared for• That all buildings remain compliant to H&S legislation• That all buildings & F&F within are in good working order and ready for educational or letting use• To work alongside other estate team operatives & external contractors to make sure the site as a whole is safe, secure, clean and heated well for pupils, parents, staff and visitors & to ensure the educational demands of the school & the estate are met within its current setting.• To work with the school on all estate improvement projects as and when required**Reporting to: Team Supervisor & Estate Manager****GENERAL**• Compliance & compliance recording - Daily safeguarding, Legionella, fire equipment, Playground equipment, Cleaning, Health & Safety• Support school festivals (Midsummer, Advent Fair, Saturday Markets, Open Days, Theatre Performances, Olympics, etc)• Support for Lettings - mostly furniture moving & cleaning, preparing Mansion for events, but also direct event support & emergency response.• Site cleaning: bins, sweeping, benches, drains, window cleaning, fleet vehicles, classrooms, gym, theatre etc.• Heavy lifting of equipment in and out of storage to work/teaching spaces, interior & exterior decorating, blackboard painting• Support for Site Development projects• Small repair work on school properties• Working with outside contractors at request of Estate Manager**GROUNDS – Supporting the Groundskeeper**• Grass mowing, strimming, blowing, spiking, harrowing, rolling, weeding, gutter cleaning general duties within the School as directed• Hedge cutting around the school, including some school residential properties.• Clearing leaves• Clearing, reclaiming and maintaining the boundary fences.• Tree maintenance in the grounds (pruning, minor tree surgery).• Pest control (squirrels, rabbits, deer, wasps, etc) Please see pack attached for the full job description.Michael Hall School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Michael Hall School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We, therefore, encourage applications from all sections of the community.Michael Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.### Michael Hall SchoolPart of### Waldorf UK