Estates Operative
King's College School
Wimbledon
- Expired
- Salary:
- £29,197 per annum plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 December 2025
Job overview
Required as soon as possible, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Estates Operative to assist the team with the general condition, maintenance, and upkeep of all the school’s infrastructure, which includes the King’s College School buildings and grounds.
This is a full-time role, all year round. Working hours are 40 hours per week, between 7am – 5pm, Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch.
Main duties and responsibilities:
upkeep of hard surfaces, footpaths, and roadways, using the road sweeper and jet wash
undertaking minor repair tasks, particularly related to signs, fixtures, and fittings
keeping the gardens and footpaths clear and free from litter
managing and disposal of waste
accessing the site maintenance ticketing system to pick up tasks
general support for events and activities
assisting:
o external contractors with appropriate tasks
o with routine maintenance of the school minibuses
o with the maintenance of carpets and furniture
o with room changes and clearing rooms
o with fire emergencies by carrying out duties as set out in the school’s policies
o emergency situations e.g. school closures due to adverse weather conditions
o seasonal work including gritting and snow clearance
o other departments within the Estates team
undertaking general duties and dealing with estates issues as directed by the site manager
maintaining gardens and lawns as instructed
The successful candidate will have:
a logical approach to solving problems
the ability to mend machinery and make small repairs
the ability to work well as part of a team
the ability to organise your own workload and meet deadlines
a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
the ability to work without supervision and prioritise workload
basic IT skills
good verbal communication skills
the ability to work at heights – training provided
driving licence essential
King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
To apply for this role, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 10th December 2025.
Interviews: Monday 15th December 2025.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
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About King's College School
King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, and our community is a special place to teach, work and learn. Educating over 1,500 pupils, we currently welcome boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18, and we are excited to be extending co-education throughout the King’s community from 2029. Our pupils are curious, creative and eager to learn, and the dedication, expertise, and care of our staff lie at the foundation of everything we do. Located in a peaceful part of London, opposite 1,140 acres of countryside offered by Wimbledon and Putney Commons, within minutes of central London and just a short walk from Wimbledon Village and the home of lawn tennis, we are fortunate to enjoy a green and well-resourced campus.
Our school was founded in 1829 by Royal Charter as the junior department of the university, King’s College London, and as such, intellectual aspiration and a progressive spirit are our heritage. Today, we offer an education of the whole person, in Mind, Spirit and Heart, the enduring ethos of our foundation. Our guiding mission is to look outwards, to the world beyond school, and to life at 25: we look to the lives we are preparing our young people to lead, so that when the time comes, they are ready to forge the pathway they choose, and to make a purposeful impact in the world.
We aim for each of our pupils to enjoy an exhilarating adventure of learning and to pursue academic excellence within a fun, caring, welcoming environment. Academic outcomes at A level, IB and GCSE consistently place King’s amongst the very top schools nationally and globally, with over half of A level and IB grades at A* or equivalent last summer, and we were delighted to be the highest placed independent co-educational day school and Independent International Baccalaureate School of the Year in The Sunday Times Parent Power 2025.
Supporting our pupils to grow strong in spirit, in the shared values and qualities of character that will ground them, is equally important at King’s. Kindness, respect and support for one another, a broad-minded outlook and a commitment to ensuring that ours is a community where each individual feels that they can belong, are central to our ethos. Likewise, we share a deep commitment to the co-curriculum, which enables our pupils to develop broad skills and resilience as well as to discover lifelong passions through clubs and societies, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, sport, the arts, and community partnerships.
The next few years represent an exciting time for King’s as we embark upon the next chapter of the school’s development and prepare to enter our third century in 2029. Over the coming decade, we are extending co-education throughout King’s so that any young person will have the opportunity to flourish here. With the relocation of our Junior School to a new world-class campus on The Downs, we plan to transform our main campus over the coming years, further enhancing our facilities to extend the opportunities on offer to our pupils and communities. Likewise, as the world changes around us, we are constantly considering how we can best enable our pupils to create their futures. We hope you consider joining us for this adventure.
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