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Estates Assistant
Role Information:
Reference: REQ001388
Location: SGS Filton Campus
FTE Salary:£25,287.00 per annum (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
1. Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
2. Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
3. Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
4. Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
5. Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
6. Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
7. Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
8. Free Annual Eye test
9. All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
10. Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
11. Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
12. Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
13. Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection.
SGS College’s Estates Department have an exciting opportunity for an Estates Assistant to join their team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
14. To respond the Estates Helpdesk requests as detailed, ensuring all maintenance requests are carried out within an expected period; identify and action immediately any Health and Safety issues; to follow up any problems that arise and liaise back to the Estates Building Services Manager with queries, problems and amended
15. Undertake as directed planned maintenance tasks which may include painting and decorating in order to maintain a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing learning environment. This role is important in ensuring the upkeep of facilities for staff, students and visitors.
16. Basic maintenance tasks such as painting, lamp replacement, plumbing and managing completion of these tasks
17. Maintaining security of campus and assets - this includes challenging learners and unidentified persons
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
18. Key skills level 2 in both English and maths
Please apply online by: Monday 9th February 2026
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
Safeguarding Statement
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.