Campus Estates Lead: Hands-On Maintenance & Ops

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College is seeking a Senior Technician to join the Estates Team, supporting Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses and potentially other College sites as needed. The role entails hands-on maintenance, repairs, contractor supervision, portering duties and operational support to ensure safe, welcoming environments for staff, learners and visitors.

You will lead operational activities, coordinate resources and contribute to ongoing development and maintenance

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing and general repairs.
• Experience coordinating operational activities, contractors and team members.
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance, security, fire safety and emergencies.
• Experience in a technical or maintenance environment.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive approach to maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities to a high standard across campuses.
• Repair tasks across carpentry, painting, plumbing and more.
• Supervise contractors and portering duties.
• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities with Estates Team.
• Support development and maintenance of College estate.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

General repairs

Contractor coordination

Operations coordination

Facility maintenance knowledge

CMMS

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent working

Job description

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College is seeking a Senior Technician to join the Estates Team, supporting Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses and potentially other College sites as needed. The role entails hands-on maintenance, repairs, contractor supervision, portering duties and operational support to ensure safe, welcoming environments for staff, learners and visitors.

You will lead operational activities, coordinate resources and contribute to ongoing development and maintenance