Campus Estates & Facilities Guardian

BROCKENHURST COLLEGE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Annual Leave Purchase

Employee Assistance

On-site Nursery

LGPS pension

Eye care vouchers

Onsite parking

Discounts

Onsite Gym

Weekly staff football

Job summary

Brockenhurst College is recruiting an Estates and Facilities Operative on a full-time fixed-term contract until 1 October 2027. The role supports the safe, secure operation of the site, including maintenance, caretaking, and alarm responses to ensure building user safety.

You will open/close buildings, patrol for security, respond to alarms, perform minor repairs, maintain external areas, and log maintenance activities while liaising with contractors to comply with college policies.

Qualifications

• A good general standard of education.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to log jobs, complete reports and manage emails.
• Experience in estates, caretaking, facilities or maintenance roles.
• Ability to follow site security and fire safety procedures, including intruder and fire alarm activations.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Punctual, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised, as well as collaboratively within a small team.
• Physical fitness to handle and move heavy items and work outdoors.
• Ability to work with internal teams and external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Open and close buildings and manage site access points, including setting/unsetting intruder alarms.
• Carry out site patrols and inspections to maintain security and identify issues.
• Respond to fire alarms and fire panel alerts, supporting evacuations and liaising with emergency services.
• Undertake general maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, painting and joinery.
• Carry out planned maintenance checks and report defects, hazards and repairs.
• Maintain external areas (paths, car parks, gardens) to keep site clean and presentable.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and incidents reported promptly.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and events, safely moving furniture and equipment.
• Monitor contractors on site and ensure work is safe and compliant.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and safety checks.
• Ensure all work complies with college policies and procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Time management

Independent working

Education

General education standard

Job description

Brockenhurst College is recruiting an Estates and Facilities Operative on a full-time fixed-term contract until 1 October 2027. The role supports the safe, secure operation of the site, including maintenance, caretaking, and alarm responses to ensure building user safety.

You will open/close buildings, patrol for security, respond to alarms, perform minor repairs, maintain external areas, and log maintenance activities while liaising with contractors to comply with college policies.