Apprentice Site Operative - Colton Primary School

Apprentice Site Operative – Colton Primary School, Leeds

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We are Red Kite Learning Trust, a family of 16 schools across Harrogate and Leeds. As a collaborative group, our aim is to raise standards across education, supporting all our children and young people to achieve their absolute and full potential.

• Assist with basic maintenance tasks (e.g. minor repairs, painting, furniture movement/replacement) under supervision and in line with agreed risk assessments.
• Support the Site Supervisor in identifying maintenance issues across the school site and reporting these appropriately.
• Take utility meter readings as directed and report unusual usage or potential issues to the Site Supervisor.
• Support daily water fountain hygiene checks and help replenish hygiene consumables (e.g. soap, toilet rolls, hand towels).
• Assist with basic grounds and site checks, including reporting any concerns relating to trees or outdoor areas to the appropriate team.
• Support the wider Trust site team with day‑to‑day duties, as required, to build skills and experience.
• Carry out tasks as directed within the agreed plan of work.
• Support the locking and unlocking of buildings and gates, under supervision, ensuring site security procedures are followed.
• Assist in ensuring safe access to buildings during adverse weather conditions, including snow clearing and gritting of essential pathways.
• Maintain awareness of pupil safety and safeguarding while undertaking duties, reporting concerns immediately.
• Clean designated areas as directed, including toilets and shared facilities, ensuring they are kept clean, safe, and hygienic.
• Assist with general cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning internal glass surfaces.
• Use, as appropriate, powered equipment as provided and ensure that relevant H&S regulations are always adhered to.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and appropriately, following training and H&S guidance.
• Support deep cleaning tasks during school closure periods.
• Maintain daily water fountain hygiene under supervision.
• Assist with regular site walk‑arounds and inspections alongside the Site Supervisor.
• Learn and follow statutory guidance, school policies, and Trust procedures relating to Health and Safety.
• Report hazards, defects, and potential risks promptly.
• Support making areas safe (e.g. signage or barriers) under instruction.
• Attend and participate in required h&s, safeguarding, compliance training.
• Store equipment and materials safely, following COSHH guidance as trained.
• Participate in emergency and contingency planning exercises.
• Provide porterage services, receive deliveries, and transport items within the site.
• Support the preparation of rooms and halls for meetings/events/activities, returning them to their original layout afterwards.
• Support after‑school lettings, ensuring hired areas are safe and appropriately prepared.

Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:00.

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• Full‑time

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