GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Estates Operative
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Salary: £31,200 p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
The Role
Wimbledon High School is looking for a hands-on, proactive person who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a busy, supportive team.
As an Estates Operative at Wimbledon High School, you will make a visible difference every day. Working as part of our friendly and supportive Estates team, you will help care for our buildings and grounds, respond to maintenance needs and ensure that students, colleagues and visitors enjoy a safe, secure and well-run environment.
No two days will be the same. You might be completing a minor repair, preparing spaces for a school event, carrying out site checks, supporting a delivery or helping to resolve an issue before it disrupts the school day. You will be trusted to use your initiative, work collaboratively and take pride in getting things done well.
What You Will Do
- Carry out minor DIY repairs and general building maintenance
- Help with furniture moves, deliveries, room set-ups and school events
- Keep the site tidy and support security patrols, inspections and compliance checks
- Support contractors and help ensure their work is carried out safely
- Play an active part in fire safety, first aid and wider emergency arrangements
- Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school site
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What You Will Bring
- Practical DIY or handyperson skills, with experience of general repairs such as painting, carpentry or basic plumbing
- A strong awareness of health and safety, security and emergency procedures
- The physical ability to lift and carry furniture, equipment and deliveries
- Good organisation and the ability to manage your time effectively
- Confidence using your own initiative and knowing when to escalate an issue
- Good communication skills
- A helpful, flexible and team-focused approach
- A willingness to undertake training and occasionally support events outside normal working hours
About Wimbledon High School
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
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Benefits
As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- GDST Flexible Pension Plan
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season tickets
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Application Details
The closing date for applications will be on Monday 28 September 2026.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 6th October 2026.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
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