Campus Caretaker

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support—Employee Assistance 

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption, parity &

Seasonal events

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are looking for a skilled Estates Maintenance professional to help maintain a safe and well-presented campus. You will perform routine maintenance, minor repairs and small works, while supporting compliance checks and energy-related tasks on a rotating schedule.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and the ability to work across a busy campus, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience using hand-held tools and carrying out general maintenance and repairs.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of plumbing and electrics.
• Safely use machinery and equipment and follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, compliant and well-presented campus environment.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, small works and minor redecoration.
• Support statutory checks (fire alarms, emergency lighting, water temperatures, lifts).
• Take meter readings and report findings.
• Respond to service requests via Estates Service Desk and Residential Support team.
• Assist with sustainability data requests and respond to consumption queries.
• Identify and report issues affecting campus operations, safety or appearance.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Hand-held tools

Basic plumbing and electrics

Health and safety procedures

Communication

Flexibility

Resilience under pressure

Job description

37.5 hours per week (working 5 days over 7, including evenings and weekends on a rotational basis)

Permanent

About the Role

• Play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant and well-presented campus environment
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, small works and minor redecoration
• Support statutory compliance checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, water temperatures and lifts
• Complete meter readings (water, gas, electric, oil, biomass and PV) and report findings as required
• Respond to service requests via the Estates Service Desk and Residential Support team
• Assist with sustainability data requests and act as a first responder to consumption queries
• Identify, report and where appropriate resolve issues impacting campus operation, safety or appearance

About You

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have experience using hand-held tools and carrying out general maintenance and repairs
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of plumbing and electrics
• Safely use machinery and equipment and follow health and safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of customers and stakeholders
• Take a flexible and proactive approach to work across a busy campus environment
• Are able to work under pressure and respond effectively to reactive tasks
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
• Entry to seasonal events

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing . Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 th November 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. To avoid missing the opportunity to apply, we encourage candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.