Estates Officer in Bristol

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! Experience and track record are important, but we are more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises: doing the right thing, being enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believing in community spirit, showing respect, and enjoying their work. As the UK's leading social enterprise, we are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.

More about your role: We are looking for an Estate Officer to join our welcoming team in Bristol. In this role, you will help provide and maintain safe environments for individuals in our supported accommodation, conduct and record regular health and safety checks, assist with general maintenance including decorating and minor repairs, and ensure communal areas remain clean, safe and clear. Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position.

• Provide and maintain safe environments in supported accommodation.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks and record findings.
• Assist with general maintenance, including decorating and minor repairs.
• Ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and clear.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team and outside contractors.

We are looking for someone spirited, positive, supportive, and resilient. Preference for experience working with vulnerable client groups, but not essential. You must work independently and as a great team player, and have good IT and communication skills.

• Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks, diagnose faults, and use tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures, including fire alarm tests.
• Enhanced DBS check (mandatory).

• Competitive salary with yearly review.
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%.
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
• Bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%.
• Training and development.
• Extra perks including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more.

What’s next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, apply via our simple 5‑minute application process. Upload a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria. We provide reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We recognise the skills of neurodiverse individuals and guarantee an interview to those who meet the criteria.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We protect children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. Our policies ensure all employees, volunteers and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Recruitment includes pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining, you will contribute to our safeguarding culture and report concerns to protect those in our communities.