Estates Assistant

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Filton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Estates Assistant to join their Estates Department. This full-time role offers a salary of £25,287 per annum and includes key responsibilities such as responding to helpdesk requests, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring campus security. The position promotes an inclusive environment and provides various benefits including a competitive pension scheme, generous leave entitlements, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive Pension Scheme

Extensive professional development

Flexible working policies

Free annual eye test

Subsidised onsite catering services

Family friendly policies

Access to discounted shopping benefits

Responsibilities

• Respond to the Estates Helpdesk requests to ensure maintenance issues are addressed.
• Undertake planned maintenance tasks including painting and decorating.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks like lamp replacement and plumbing.
• Maintain security of the campus and assets.

Skills

Key skills level 2 in both English and maths

Job description

Estates Assistant

SGS College's Estates Department has an exciting opportunity for an Estates Assistant to join their team.

Role Information

Reference: REQ001388
Location: SGS Filton Campus
FTE Salary: £25,287.00 per annum (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme - Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full‑Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices.
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Free annual eye test.
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students’ Union.
• Staff have access and support to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School).
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee.

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work‑based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSEs and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status after being classified as Good in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Respond to the Estates Helpdesk requests as detailed, ensuring all maintenance requests are carried out within an expected period; identify and action immediately any Health and Safety issues; follow up any problems that arise and liaise back to the Estates Building Services Manager with queries, problems and amended.
• Undertake as directed planned maintenance tasks which may include painting and decorating to maintain a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing learning environment. This role is important in ensuring the upkeep of facilities for staff, students and visitors.
• Basic maintenance tasks such as painting, lamp replacement, plumbing and managing completion of these tasks.
• Maintain security of campus and assets – this includes challenging learners and unidentified persons.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Key skills level 2 in both English and maths.

Please apply online by: Monday 9th February 2026.

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed.

If you have any queries, please contact [e-mail].

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.