Estates Operative
Job Type Fixed-Term Curriculum / Service Area Estates Campus / Location University Centre Hours per week 37 Part-Year? No Post scale Scale 3 Post Scale Range (FTE) £24, Closing Date 20/07/ Documents
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The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a proactive and dependable Estates Operative to join our Estates team on a fixed term basis. This is a key role in maintaining the safety, security, and functionality of our College premises while delivering high-quality support to staff, students, and visitors.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As a member of our Estates team, you will play an essential part in the smooth operation and upkeep of our buildings and surrounding areas. Your duties will include:
2. Opening, locking, and setting alarm systems within the College buildings. You will be a registered key-holder and may need to respond to call-outs as part of a rota system.
3. Conducting regular patrols to ensure the safety of College premises, carrying out minor repairs, and reporting defects as necessary.
4. Clearing drains, unblocking sinks, urinals, and WC’s, and maintaining building systems such as heating, alarms, emergency lighting, and security systems.
5. Assisting with room re-arrangements, moving furniture and equipment as required, and disposing of unwanted items.
6. Acting as a Fire Warden, performing fire safety checks, and helping maintain health, safety, and security procedures.
7. Clearing pathways, entrances, and other external areas, especially during adverse weather conditions like snow and ice.
8. Driving the College van, assisting with ‘cash in transit’ duties, enforcing the College's traffic regulations, and providing reception cover when necessary.
About the Estates Department:
Our Estates Department ensures that B&FC maintains a safe, secure, and operational environment across all campuses. We are committed to delivering top-quality facilities and services that enable a positive experience for all College users.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a dedicated and collaborative team that supports the essential day-to-day operations of the College. This is an opportunity to take on a varied and hands-on role, where no two days are the same. You’ll be contributing to a safe and welcoming learning environment while developing your skills in facilities management.
Interested? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so if this role excites you, please submit your application as soon as possible!
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
9. Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
10. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
11. Competitive pension scheme:
12. Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
13. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
14. Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
15. Agile working opportunities
16. Enhanced Family friendly policies
17. Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
18. Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, days a year
19. Occupational Health
20. FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
21. FREE eye tests
22. Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
23. FREE healthy breakfast
24. Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
25. Health and beauty salon
26. Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
27. Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
28. FREE car parking
29. Car lease scheme
30. Cycle to work scheme
31. Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order ( and ) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’.