Caretaker/Estates Technician

Askham Bryan College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Farm & equine centre

Wildlife park

Pension scheme

35 days annual leave

Flexible working (role dependent)

Canteen & shop

Gym discount

Free parking

Sick pay & compassionate leave

Job summary

Askham Bryan College in York is seeking a Caretaker/Estates Technician to join the Estates and Facilities team. You will support day-to-day caretaking, basic maintenance, waste management, and essential safety checks across college buildings.

A practical understanding of buildings and systems is essential, with a can-do attitude and ability to work with limited supervision. Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic maintenance within a similar role.
• Practical understanding of buildings and related systems.
• Willingness to undertake duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day caretaking and portering tasks.
• Undertake basic regular maintenance and checks.
• Assist with waste collection and site upkeep; tests on fire doors, alarms, em lights; water temps; PAT testing; room setups.

Skills

Trade background

Advanced DIY skills

Buildings awareness

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker/Estates Technician with experience in basic maintenance ideally within a similar role to join our Estates and Facilities team here at our York campus. We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for helping with the day-to-day running of the college estate, undertaking basic regular maintenance within college buildings, collection and removal of waste, various regular essential checks on fire doors, fire alarm and emergency light testing, water temperatures, PAT testing, room set ups etc. A trade related background or advanced DIY skills would be helpful and a practical understanding of buildings and related systems essential. The successful candidate will provide the day-to-day caretaking/portering/maintenance service in conjunction with one other post holder, as part of the wider Estates and Facilities team responsible for a diverse college estate. A can-do attitude and the willingness undertake all of the duties outlined within the job description with minimal supervision is as important to us as past experience.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, if sufficient application are received.

£26,174 - £27,580 per annum

Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:

• . On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite .
• Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks .
• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions .
• 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday, plus Christmas shut down .
• Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent) .
• On-site catering including a canteen and shop .
• Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym .
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme .
• Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner .
• Enhances sick pay and compassionate leave scheme .
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Maintenance

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