We have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated Site Maintenance Operative to join the team at Extend Learning Academies Network to ensure that our schools provide a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment for children, staff and visitors.
We operate an effective central estates management team and help desk service.
You will be required to service multiple school sites therefore, access to transport is essential.
This is an all-year round, permanent opportunity working 37 hours per week (including 37 INSET hours over the year) Monday to Friday.
Actual £25,583 - £26,402 per annum plus excellent benefits package dependent on qualifications (please see job description and specification).
As a member of the central estates team, you will be responsible for the day–to-day upkeep of school building and grounds, facilities and compliance maintenance, security, and in maintaining a safe and clean school environment.
Practical experience and ability to carry out external and internal building maintenance repairs (such as carpentry, painting and decorating, minor plumbing repairs) to high standards is essential. Please see job description for full details.
Interviews: week commencing 7 July 2025
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,583.00-£26,402.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/202