Job Description

Role: Facilities Operative
Location: This is a mobile role covering a small group of primary schools in The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership mainly based in the Midsomer Norton/Radstock area
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday, all year around
Salary: Grade 5, scale point range 11 - 17, 14.59 - 16.08 per hour, 28,142 - 31,022 per annum
The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is a dynamic and growing Multi-Academy Trust made up of a wide range of primary, secondary and specialist schools. We are committed to providing high-quality education, outstanding learning environments and strong community values.
As part of the Facilities Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our schools-especially our primary schools in the Midsomer Norton/Radstock are ensuring they remain safe, well-maintained and welcoming places for children to learn and thrive. We pride ourselves on teamwork, professionalism and a shared belief that a well cared for school environment directly contributes to the success and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Mobile Facilities Operative to help maintain and enhance our school sites. This is a mobile role, requiring travel between multiple primary schools within the Midsomer Norton area. Your work will directly improve the daily experience of pupils, staff and visitors, helping create safe, clean and inspiring spaces for learning. A full, clean driving licence is essential, as the role requires daily travel using the Trust's maintenance van. This position includes opening and closing school buildings at the start and end of the day when required.
As our Mobile Facilities Operative, you will:

• Respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests across Trust sites.
• Support the Site Managers with a rolling programme of maintenance and school improvements.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance, repairs and minor building works (carpentry, plumbing, painting, etc.).
• Maintain tools, equipment and ensure the Trust maintenance van is kept clean and roadworthy.
• Liaise with contractors and other on-site professionals.
• Act as a key-holder, supporting security procedures including school opening and closure.
• Complete relevant risk assessments.
• Use electronic devices (e.g. iPads, mobile phones) to receive tasks and record work.
• Uphold confidentiality, Health & Safety and safeguarding expectations at all times.
• Attend training, meetings and support school operations as required.

Your work will contribute directly to the safety, comfort and daily experience of hundreds of children and staff across our schools.
What We're Looking For

• Full, clean driving licence (required for this mobile role).
• Strong practical skills (carpentry, plumbing, decorating, basic building repairs).
• Ability to thrive in a busy, varied environment.
• Reliable, adaptable, proactive and committed to high-quality work.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including safe working practices.
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond quickly to urgent issues.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using electronic devices to log work and communicate.
• Physically able to carry out duties involving lifting, bending, working at height and handling equipment.
• Willingness to travel daily between locations within the local geographical area.
• Flexible with working patterns, including occasional extra hours.

There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days' annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel and leisure.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Skills Required