Estates and Facilities Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt are supporting a college in South Yorkshire in recruiting an Estates and Facilities Assistant (Caretaker). The role ensures buildings and grounds are safe, secure, accessible and well maintained for students, staff and visitors, contributing to a clean, welcoming campus environment.

The role involves opening and securing premises, minor maintenance, health and safety checks, porterage, and collaboration with contractors to support estates projects and events on site.

Responsibilities

• Work on the group shift rota to provide Estates and Facilities support across campuses during opening hours.
• Open, secure, and monitor premises to keep buildings and assets safe.
• Prepare teaching spaces and meeting rooms, including furniture movement.
• Help maintain cleanliness of buildings and outdoor areas and empty bins.
• Keep corridors and fire exits clear and report hazards.
• Complete health and safety inspections and compliance checks on schedule.
• Provide porterage services for post, parcels, deliveries to correct locations.
• Work with contractors and colleagues on Estates and Facilities projects.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs with Maintenance team.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks per programme.
• Respond to emergencies (alarms, evacuations, failures) and assist services.
• Attend Group premises to support examinations and events.
• Provide First Aid as part of First Aid provision.

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a college based in South Yorkshire who are looking for an Estates and Facilities Assistant (Caretaker). In this role you will play an essential role in ensuring the College's buildings and grounds are safe, secure, accessible, and well maintained for students, staff, and visitors. This position helps create a clean, welcoming, and professional campus environment while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of college facilities. The way you carry out your duties and interact with others will contribute significantly to the overall experience and perception of the college.

Main Responsibilities

• Work as part of the college Group shift rota to ensure Estates and Facilities support is available across all campuses during opening hours.
• Open, secure, and monitor College premises, ensuring buildings, equipment, and assets remain safe throughout the day.
• Prepare teaching spaces, meeting rooms, and other areas for use, including moving and arranging furniture as required.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of college buildings and outdoor areas by removing waste and emptying bins.
• Promote a safe environment by keeping corridors, walkways, and fire exits clear of hazards, reporting or addressing issues as they arise.
• Complete health and safety inspections and compliance checks accurately and within required timescales.
• Provide porterage services, ensuring post, parcels, documents, and deliveries are transported promptly to the correct departments or locations.
• Work alongside contractors and colleagues to support Estates and Facilities projects and Group objectives.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repair tasks where appropriate, working with the Maintenance team and identifying opportunities to improve the College environment.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in accordance with scheduled programmes.
• Respond effectively to emergencies, including fire alarms, evacuations, equipment failures, and other incidents, providing support to emergency services when required.
• Attend Group premises as directed to provide additional support for examinations, events, and other operational activities.
• Provide First Aid support as part of the College's First Aid provision.

Role Objectives

Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across all College buildings and grounds by being visible, proactive, professional, and approachable. Through high standards of service, contribute to a positive experience for students, staff, visitors, and customers while enhancing the reputation of the College.

• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, responding to urgent maintenance requests, and supporting colleagues across the Estates and Facilities team.
• Work independently on a day-to-day basis while reporting to the Estates and Facilities Management Team, effectively prioritising work requests based on urgency and operational need.
• Always maintain a professional appearance by wearing the College uniform and providing courteous, customer-focused service.
• Confidently use a computer, telephone, and radio communication system to receive and manage work requests, respond to incidents, and maintain accurate records.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

£11,498.98 to £11,498.98 per year, pro rata