Facilities Operative

Job title : Facilities Operative

Location : Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary : £26,131 gross per annum

Contract : Full-time, permanent

Start date : As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, dynamic and hardworking Facilities Operative to complement the existing team at Sheffield Springs Academy.

This role requires a focussed individual who is organised and enthusiastic about making a difference for our school and local community. The post-holder will have excellent building fabric and/or mechanical/plumbing knowledge and experience in a busy facilities environment/background.

Main duties will include carrying out routine planned and reactive maintenance (internal and external). Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) inspections and addressing/assisting with the service and testing of alarms and recording/monitoring while fully utilising the academy’s computerised helpdesk reporting system.  To support in providing a clean, safe and secure working and learning environment. Overtime at weekends may also be available when business need arises.

Experience and knowledge are crucial in this role as it can be physically demanding at times. Candidates must have good organisational and communication skills, be self-motivated and a team player.

This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role with a supportive and welcoming employer.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.

• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.

• Excellent facilities and resources.

• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

• A respectful working environment.

• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.

• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.

• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

• Employee benefits platform.

• Free on-site parking.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

As part of United Learning our mission is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone,’ ensuring that both students and staff are given every opportunity to achieve their full potential and thrive with our support.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the UK, offering unparalleled opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training. We also provide access to extensive nationwide networking and collaboration, allowing you to grow within a community of professionals committed to excellence.

We are looking for a Facilities Operative who is:

• Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.

• Experienced with an excellent knowledge and understanding in a busy facilities environment/background.

• Keen on attention to detail, has high standards and takes pride in their work, ensuring accuracy in record keeping/reporting.

• Keen to be part of a collaborative team of staff in our cluster of schools.

• A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexible to support various events happening during opening and out of hours.

• Someone with excellent building fabric and/or mechanical/publishing maintenance and practical skills and understanding.

If you possess these qualities, we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy - Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on Monday 03 August 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact View email address on tes.com

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.