Estates Officer (Caretaker)
Location: Stamford
Salary: GBP24,080 – GBP24,588 per annum
Job Type: Permanent Full–Time 37 hours per week All Year Round
Interaction Recruitment are looking for a reliable and proactive Estates Officer (Caretaker) to join our client's Estates team in Stamford.
This is a varied, hands–on role where you'll play a key part in maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment. If you have experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities, or building services and enjoy a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and securing buildings on a rota basis.
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
- Completing minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, fittings, and equipment.
- Monitoring and operating security, fire alarm, and heating systems.
- Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergency situations.
- Undertaking porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment.
- Supporting cleaning, waste management, and recycling activities.
- Maintaining safe external areas, including gritting and snow clearance during adverse weather.
- Driving company vehicles, including vans and minibuses where required.
- Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service across the site.
About You
- Previous experience in a caretaking, estates, maintenance, or facilities role.
- Practical skills in at least one trade, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and decorating, joinery, or general building maintenance.
- Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
- Strong problem–solving skills and a proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade.
- Full UK driving licence.
- First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous experience as a key holder.
- Knowledge of heating, fire alarm, and security systems.
Working Hours
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern:
Term Time
- Early: 6:45am 2:45pm, Monday to Friday
- Late:
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:30pm 8:30pm
- Tuesday & Thursday: 1:30pm 9:30pm
Non–Term Time
- Early: 6:45am 2:45pm
- Late: 10:00am 6:00pm
The role also includes:
- Rotational cover at an additional site (8:00am 4:30pm).
- Occasional evening work for events, with time off in lieu.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of GBP24,080 – GBP24,588 per annum
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 30 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional concessionary days.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Permanent, full–time position.
- Supportive working environment.
If you're a practical, dependable individual with a positive attitude and a passion for maintaining buildings and facilities, we'd love to hear from you.
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