Estates Technician

Salary: £25,949 per annum + 5% shift allowance
Post Type: Full Time - 37 hours
Driving licence, own car required

About the Role

Working as part of a close knit Estates Team, you will support the day to day operation of the College’s campuses by assisting in the delivery of a wide range of estates and facilities services. This role is based at Kirkley Hall campus near Ponteland, and on occasion help at another campus such as Ashington campus might be required.

This is a varied and hands on role involving campus opening and closing, general site upkeep, basic maintenance tasks, planned preventative maintenance, room setups, waste management and ensuring the overall presentation, safety and functionality of our buildings and grounds. Experience within estates, facilities or maintenance environments would be beneficial, however attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are equally important.

No two days are the same, and the role requires a proactive and flexible approach to support the smooth running of the College environment for learners, staff and visitors.

Role Responsibilities

Opening and securing college campuses
Carrying out basic repairs
Completion of planned preventative maintenance schedules
Setting up furniture as and when required
Removal of litter and waste daily
Supervision of contractors and visitors

Qualifications

A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites to cover a shift system between 06:00 and 23:00 (usually 9.00pm close at Kirkley Hall during term time).

Essential Skills & Experience

Use of hand tools
Manual handling
Accurate record keeping

Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)

Working at height
First aid at work
Asbestos awareness
Basic trade skills (plumbing, joinery, painting)

Benefits
LGPS pension scheme
35 days holiday plus bank holidays
Access to MyLifestyle benefits scheme
Optional schemes such as cycle to work, dental care, eye care