Estates and Facilities Operative

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 are looking to recruit an Estates and Facilities Operative on a full time, fixed term contract until 1 October 2027. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,834 - £33,285 per annum.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

The Estates and Facilities Operative Role:

As our Estates and Facilities Operative, you will be responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient running of the site. The role includes carrying out maintenance and caretaking duties, managing site security, operating intruder alarm systems, and responding appropriately to fire alarm and fire panel activations to ensure the safety of all building users.

• Manage the opening and closing of buildings and site access points, including setting and unsetting intruder alarm systems.
• Carry out regular site patrols and inspections to maintain security and identify potential issues.
• Respond to fire alarms and fire panel alerts, supporting evacuations and liaising with emergency services when required.
• Undertake general maintenance, minor repairs and building fabric works, including basic plumbing, painting and joinery.
• Complete planned maintenance checks and identify, report and escape defects, hazards and repair requirements.
• Maintain external areas, including pathways, car parks, gardens and green spaces, ensuring the site remains clean, safe and presentable.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, reporting accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Prepare rooms for meetings, events and other activities, including safely moving furniture and equipment.
• Monitor and support contractors working on site, ensuring work is carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, security checks, fire alarm responses and incidents, ensuring all work complies with college policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

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

Benefits and Perks

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football