Exterior Recycling/Waste Controller and Domestic
Location: The King's School, Canterbury
Salary: £27,229.90 per annum from 1 September 2026
Basis: Full Time
Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week (across seven days, predominantly Monday to Friday)
Shift patterns: Rotating shifts 5:30 am – 1:30 pm and 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contract: All year round
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and proactive individual to join our Domestic Services team as an Exterior Recycling & Waste Controller / Domestic. This is a varied and hands‑on role supporting the cleanliness, presentation and environmental management of our historic school sites. Working across the School, you will help maintain high standards of internal and external cleanliness, manage recycling and waste facilities, assist with cleaning operations and support a range of practical tasks across departments.
Key Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- Candidates must meet driving policy requirements:
- Minimum age of 23 with at least two years of driving experience
- OR aged 25 and over with a full UK driving licence
- Ability to drive an EV Luton van and/or small EV box van (Please note: candidates under 23 cannot be considered due to driving provisions)
Full training will be provided.
Benefits:
- Gold membership at The King’s School Recreation Centre
- Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 10%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free meals during term time
- In house training and CPD opportunities
The post will close once a suitable applicant has been appointed. Previous applicants need not apply.
The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Exterior Recycling / Waste Controller and Domestic in Canterbury employer: King’s School
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