Campus Caretaker

Hartpury University and College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Employee discounts scheme

LGPS pension scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work

CPD support

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Seasonal events

Job summary

Hartpury University and College is seeking a maintenance operative to help keep our Gloucestershire campus safe, well-presented and compliant. You will perform routine repairs, minor works and redecoration, and support statutory checks across buildings and facilities.

You will carry out meter readings, respond to service requests and assist with sustainability data. A full UK driving licence and proactive, flexible approach are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience using hand-held tools for general maintenance.
• Basic understanding of plumbing and electrical systems.
• Comply with health and safety procedures when operating machinery.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, compliant and well-presented campus environment.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, small works and redecoration.
• Support statutory checks including fire alarms, emergency lighting, water temps and lifts.
• Take meter readings (water, gas, electricity, oil, biomass and PV) 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 operation, safety or appearance.

Skills

Driving licence

Hand tools

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Health & safety

Communication

Flexibility

Working under pressure

Job description

• 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
  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
  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.
• £25,660 per annum37.5 hours per week (working 5 days over 7, including evenings and weekends on a rotational basis) Permanent, We offer a fantastic package of including:
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• 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