Property assistant

Are you a practical and dependable person who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces? The Manchester College's City Centre Campus is seeking a Property Assistant to join our dedicated Facilities Team. In this hands-on role, you'll help keep the campus running smoothly by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, security, and maintenance. Duties include unlocking buildings, setting up rooms, handling deliveries, and carrying out minor repairs, all supporting a great learning environment. You'll also assist with events, site safety, and emergency procedures. This role suits someone with facilities, caretaking, or estates experience who enjoys variety and teamwork. If you're proactive and take pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw campus to join our Facilities Department as a Property Assistant on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis. Site Information Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital. Benefits 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays . 3 well-being days per year. Significant pension contribution. Retail discounts. Employee Assistance Program. Cycle to work scheme. Skills, Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you will need to: Willing to work towards NVQ, or equivalent, in Caretaking Services, or similar. Experience of using a CAFM system. Ability to work on own initiative. Please visit our website for a full overview of general Role Responsibilities, Skills, Qualifications and Experience. Safeguarding The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check. Equal Opportunities Statement At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy. The closing date for this job advert is 17/07/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!