Estates Caretaker - Kent

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Golden Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is currently seeking an Estates Caretaker for a college in Kent. The role involves conducting safety checks, performing maintenance duties, and supporting the Estates Team to ensure a safe environment. Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS check and a Full Clean Driving Licence. This is a 3-month ongoing contract, with pay ranging from £17 to £18 per hour, with working hours from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full clean driving licence essential.
• Experience with safety equipment checks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety checks and safety tours.
• Perform routine planned maintenance checks.
• Monitor cleanliness and report hazards.
• Assist with various portering duties.

Skills

Enhanced DBS check

Full Clean Driving Licence

Ability to perform basic maintenance

Strong communication skills

Job description

Morgan Hunt is currently seeking Estates Caretaker for a FE College based in Kent

Pay Rate: £17ph to 18ph Ltd

Hours: 42.5 hrs – Mon to Fri – 6am to 7pm

Location: Kent

Duration: 3 months ongoing contract

Requirements: Enhanced DBS check; Full Clean Driving Licence; Company vehicle provided covering two college sites.

Summary

A member of the Estates Team, the role supports the work of the Team in providing a safe, supportive, welcoming environment which promotes effective teaching and learning and complies with legislative requirements, including the Care Standards. The post holder is expected to ensure their work is completed in a timely manner and recorded on the Estates Helpdesk.

Specific Responsibilities

• Routine checks of safety‑related equipment such as Fire Doors, Fire Extinguishers.
• Conduct termly Safety Tours of communal buildings and external areas.
• Perform routine planned basic maintenance checks, e.g. Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting checks, utility meter readings.
• Day‑to‑day monitoring of buildings and facilities for general cleanliness and significant hazards or defects, carrying out corrective actions within scope of the role.
• Report defects or hazards to the Estates Manager (W) when immediate corrective action cannot be taken.
• Monitor the Estates Helpdesk, picking up, completing and signing off jobs assigned.
• Assist the Estates Technicians with keeping the Estate and facilities in good order.
• Portering duties including driving, furniture removal, events and exam set‑ups; preparation of meeting rooms and teaching spaces as required.
• Help with the safe transport of items between sites when required.
• Open and lock buildings; ensure safe access & egress to college sites and buildings.
• Cover shifts as required – early, day and late shifts as per the college rota.
• Participate in the College’s Emergency Arrangements, including out‑of‑hours call‑out.
• Improve the profile of Health & Safety within the College, making recommendations to the Estates Manager (W) for improvements.
• Supervise deliveries and receive goods.
• Undertake basic cleaning duties and collection of litter where necessary.
• Monthly valeting and driver‑level maintenance checks of college vehicles.
• Support other staff with managing adverse student behaviour where necessary for safety reasons.
• Attend and assist in the preparation of college events such as Miskin Theatre Shows, Lambing, Weekend and Open Days.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by management.