Estates Operative (late shift)

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £22,607 (pro-rata based on FTE salary of £26,085)

Job type: Permanent, Part Time (32.5hrs/week worked across 5 days, Monday to Friday)

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.

We are seeking an Estates Operative (working a late shift from 3pm to 10pm) to join our Estates team with responsibility for supporting day-to-day operations at The Portsmouth Grammar School.

The Role

Working as part of a team, support the successful day-to-day operations of the School including security of the site, support to our busy and varied events programme and the creation of a safe and welcoming environment for our community and for visitors. There is a team of six Estates Operatives, working three shift patterns all year round. Two operatives work 5 days Monday to Friday from 3pm to 10pm. Two operatives work a 4 day early shift Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday from 5.30am to 3.30pm. Two operatives work a 4 day shift Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday from 8am to 6pm. The vacancy we are looking to recruit into is the 5 day late shift working Monday to Friday from 3pm to 10pm (7hrs per day to include a 30 minute unpaid break totalling 32.5hrs per week).

Main Responsibilities

• To provide secure and safe access for pupils, parents, visitors and contractors, challenging any unauthorised personnel
• Direct traffic on our sites and guide visitors who arrive by car to appropriate on-site parking spaces
• Monitor and operate, under guidance, the Fire and Security systems
• As a key holder, be responsible for the locking of school premises (a late shift specific task)
• Set up, clear away, and re-set areas as required for internal and external events
• Arrange and/or carry out the movement of furniture and equipment within the site
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of school grounds
• Operate and use machinery, equipment and hazardous substances as required by the role, whilst observing Health and Safety regulations and wearing protective equipment and clothing, as required
• Undertake regular compliance checks of school assets
• Unload and distribute deliveries
• Report site defects, as required
• Attend, and complete online as required, all Safeguarding and essential staff training as required by the school
• Develop positive relationships with lettings users to provide timely assistance
• Conduct regular security checks and patrols, including monitoring pedestrian access and egress points
• To ensure the safeguarding of pupils

The Ideal Candidate

• A good standard of spoken and written English
• Experience working in a customer or service focused environment as part of a team
• Excellent teamworking skills
• Good communication skills
• A good standard of IT literacy and a willingness to use school email system
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Safeguarding (training will be provided)
• Ability to carry loads in accordance with manual handling regulations
• Ability to direct traffic on site
• Resourcefulness, with the ability to prioritise workload and work flexibly to support the team
• Willingness to undertake all necessary safeguarding and other staff training
• A driving licence is desirable, but not essential, for ease of transport across two sites

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Portsmouth Grammar School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application and view the full job description.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/116583/EDV-2026-PGS-59939 

 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Contact information

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