Estates Site Technician - Temp (Immediate Start)
Location: Basingstoke Campus
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Temp until July (with potential to become permanent)
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, fully onsite
Driving Licence Required
We are recruiting an experienced Estates Site Technician to join a busy and supportive Estates & Facilities team at a leading London college. This is an excellent opportunity for someone local, hands‑on, and confident working in a school or college environment.
About the Role
As part of the Estates team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the campus remains safe, secure, clean, and fully operational for learners, staff, and visitors. This is a varied, practical role ideal for someone proactive, reliable, and customer‑focused.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day caretaking support across the college, ensuring all areas remain safe, tidy, and accessible.
* Carry out general maintenance tasks including repairs to doors, locks, fixtures, furniture, walls, tiles, and fittings.
* Support with room setups, events, examinations, and campus activities.
* Assist with goods‑in deliveries, loading/unloading vehicles, and distributing items across campus.
* Conduct regular site checks, reporting issues and completing tasks via the Estates Helpdesk.
* Support opening and closing of the site, including alarm setting.
* Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces to a high standard.
* Follow all Health & Safety, safeguarding, and compliance procedures.
* Travel between local sites when required (college vehicle provided).
Desirable Additional Skills
* Basic electrical repairs (e.g., replacing lights, switches).
* Basic plumbing knowledge (e.g., fixing leaks, unblocking drains).
What Were Looking For
* Experience in caretaking or site maintenance-ideally within a school or college.
* Strong practical skills and the ability to carry out a range of maintenance tasks.
* A team player with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
* Someone physically capable of lifting, carrying, and completing manual tasks.
* A full UK driving licence (up to 3.5t).
* Someone local, able to attend site quickly in emergencies or adverse weather.
If this role is something of interest apply here and a consultant will be in touch.
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