Estates Officer needed for an Immediate Start in a large Further Education provider in South Wales
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Cardiff & Ystrad Mynach
Are you a practical, hands-on professional with experience in estates, facilities, maintenance, security, caretaking, or a trade-based role?
Aspire People are recruiting for several Estates Officer positions on behalf of a large further education provider in South Wales. These are full-time, immediate-start opportunities based in Cardiff and Ystrad Mynach, offering varied and rewarding work within a busy educational environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy a role where no two days are the same and who take pride in maintaining safe, secure, and well-presented facilities.
The Role
As an Estates Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance, security, and upkeep of the campus. The role is operational and hands-on, requiring a proactive approach and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
Duties will include:
- Opening and securing buildings, including key-holding responsibilities
- Carrying out security inspections and responding to site issues
- Supporting general maintenance and minor repairs
- Grounds maintenance and site upkeep
- Moving furniture, equipment, and materials across campus
- Assisting with deliveries and porterage duties
- Liaising with contractors and supporting planned maintenance works
- Responding to reactive maintenance requests via helpdesk systems
- Monitoring health and safety standards across the site
- Supporting the safe and welcoming operation of the campus environment What We're Looking For We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Estates or facilities management
- Caretaking or site supervision
- Security roles
- xgikmsk Maintenance or building trades
- Grounds maintenance
- Facilities support services The ideal candidate will be:
- Practical and proactive
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Organised and able to prioritise workloads
- Health and safety conscious
- Confident communicating with staff, visitors, contractors, and learners
- Flexible and willing to travel between sites when required Role Details Locations: Cardiff & Ystrad Mynach Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:
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Estate employer: Aspire People Limited Careers
Our school is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where every team member is valued. Located in Birmingham, we provide ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role as a SEN Teaching Assistant, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that fosters a nurturing environment for both staff and students alike.
Contact Details:
Aspire People Limited Careers Recruitment Team
