Wellington College
Logistics Operative
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Wellington College is a world-leading independent boarding and day school
We are a dynamic, values-led community where ambition and collaboration drive excellence across academic life, sport, and the wider school community.
Location
Located in Crowthorne, Berkshire, with train and bus links providing easy access to transport connections, our 400-acre estate is a unique and inspiring place to work.
Role Overview
You will play an important role in our school community, working alongside dedicated colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective running of Wellington. Your contribution will directly support pupils, staff, and visitors every day, and you will have access to development opportunities that help you grow in your career.
Job Role
Wellington College is seeking a practical, reliable, and service-minded Logistic Operative to help ensure that its extensive campus remains well organized, welcoming, and ready for daily College life. Working as part of Domestic Services, you will provide responsive support across a varied site, moving furniture, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently wherever they are needed. Your work will make a visible difference to the experience of pupils, colleagues, visitors, and event clients.
A key part of the role will be preparing and restoring spaces for conferences, lectures, events, and other College activities. You will take pride in presenting rooms and public areas to a high standard, helping each occasion run smoothly from set-up through to clearance. Alongside this, you will contribute to the cleanliness and upkeep of shared spaces, supporting waste and recycling arrangements, responding to spillages, and carrying out appropriate specialist cleaning and minor practical tasks.
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This is an active, hands-on position for someone who can balance planned work with changing priorities in a busy environment. You will be comfortable working independently on routine duties while collaborating closely with colleagues to provide cover and maintain a dependable service. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as is experience in a relevant logistics, facilities, or site-support setting. You will bring a sound understanding of safe working practices, including manual handling and the careful use of equipment, and will complete vehicle checks accurately and conscientiously.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally with a wide range of people
- Approach every task with care, discretion, and attention to detail
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a calm manner under pressure
- Commit to Wellington’s values of kindness, respect, courage, integrity, and responsibility
Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to play an important behind-the-scenes role in a thriving College community, delivering the practical support that enables its people and spaces to flourish.
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Joining the Community
Joining a school community brings a strong sense of purpose and connection. At Wellington, you will have access to training and development that supports your professional growth, while working with colleagues who take pride in delivering excellent service across our campus.
Safeguarding
Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Equality and Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We promote an inclusive and supportive environment and are an equal opportunities employer.
How to Apply
All candidates must apply via our online application form using the link below. A CV may be uploaded in support of the application, but the Wellington application form must be completed in full for your application to be considered. We do not accept CV only applications, in line with KCSIE safeguarding requirements. Full role details are available in the Job Description.
Closing date: 21st September
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