At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage site upkeep, safety, and presentation for a thriving learning environment.
- Company: Join a respected further education provider in the South West.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in creating a safe and welcoming space for learners.
- Qualifications: Experience in estates or facilities management and a solid understanding of health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Are you an experienced estates or facilities professional who takes pride in a site that’s safe, compliant and well run?
About the Role
Working with a further education provider, you’ll help manage the upkeep, safety and presentation of the premises so that learners, staff and visitors have an environment that works well every day. It’s a practical role with responsibility attached - you’ll be out across the site, overseeing maintenance work, keeping on top of standards and working as part of the wider estates team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day maintenance, upkeep and presentation of the premises.
- Arranging and monitoring repairs and planned maintenance work.
- Liaising with contractors and checking work is completed to standard.
- Supporting health and safety compliance across the site.
- Reporting and following up faults, hazards and maintenance issues.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in an estates, facilities or building maintenance role
- Good working knowledge of health and safety in a premises environment
- A practical, hands‑on approach and the confidence to manage your own workload
- Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience of working with contractors and external suppliers
- Previous experience in an education or similar setting
If you’re ready to take on an estates role where your work is noticed every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Estates Officer (Temporary) employer: Dovetail & Slate Ltd
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