Estates Support Officer
Northampton | Full-Time | £25,110 – £27,400 per annum
Think FE are working in partnership with a well-established, community-focused further education college in Northamptonshire, recognised for its excellent campus facilities and commitment to providing a high-quality student experience. With strong investment in its estate and a supportive internal culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated estates team.
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Estates Support Officer to help maintain and enhance the college environment across campus sites.
The Role
This is a varied and practical role where no two days are the same. You will provide a caretaker/handyman service across the estate, ensuring buildings, facilities and grounds are maintained to high standards and in line with regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining college buildings, plant, structures and ancillary equipment
Ensuring teaching facilities, furniture, fixtures and fittings are available, clean and fit for purpose
Carrying out minor repairs such as:
Replacing light bulbs
Fixing leaking taps
Touching up paintwork
Repairing door handles
Fixing toilet cisterns
Escalating larger repairs promptly to the helpdesk
Emptying bins daily, maintaining clean car parks and grounds, litter picking throughout the day
Monitoring outsourced cleaning and grounds teams
Undertaking small ground works, such as minor pothole repairs
Supporting furniture, equipment and office moves as required
You will play a key role in ensuring the campus remains safe, welcoming and fully operational for students, staff and visitors.
What We’re Looking For
A Level 2 trade qualification in a relevant area (electrical, plumbing, carpentry or similar)
Experience in a similar estates, caretaker or maintenance role
Strong DIY skills or a background in a relevant trade
The ability to carry out minor repairs independently
A flexible and proactive approach to work
The confidence to engage positively with staff, students and visitors
What’s On Offer
Salary: £25,110 – £27,400 per annum
33 days’ annual leave (including 8 bank holidays) and up to 5 additional College closure days
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme with 20% employer contribution)
Supportive team environment
A varied and rewarding role within a respected educational setting
Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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