Care Taker for Primary School (Estates manager)

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a proactive Estates Manager starting in January 2026. The role involves maintaining high standards for buildings and grounds, ensuring safety, and performing maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will be adaptable and possess experience in maintenance or site management. This role includes flexible hours and offers an opportunity to positively impact the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities, or site management is valuable.
• Able to work independently and make a positive impact.
• Friendly, approachable, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard.
• Ensure the site is safe, secure, and well-presented.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Problem-solving skills

Maintenance experience

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Job description

⭐ Estates Manager – January 2026 Start

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours per week, all year round, Split shift 7:00–9:00, 15:00–18:00 (Hours may vary)

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6–11 (£25,989–£28,142 pro rata)

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a proactive and reliable Estates Manager to join a friendly, welcoming educational setting from January 2026. This is a varied and hands‑on role ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining, improving and taking pride in the day‑to‑day running of a site.

About the Role

As the Estates Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the buildings, grounds and facilities to a high standard
• Ensuring the site is safe, secure and well‑presented
• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and practical tasks
• Managing health & safety requirements
• Supporting the smooth running of the site throughout the year

This role requires someone adaptable, organised, and confident working independently.

Who We’re Looking For

Applications are welcomed from individuals who are:

• Plumbing experience is valuable
• Able to get stuck in
• Friendly, approachable and trustworthy
• Experienced in maintenance, caretaking, facilities or site management
• Able to use their initiative and solve problems quickly
• Flexible, hands‑on and keen to make a positive impact
• Comfortable working in a busy educational environment

Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential if you bring the right attitude and skill set.

Safeguarding

For this role an Enhanced DBS check is required. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

All applicants must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.