Estates & Facilities Specialist – Education Campus

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and professional development

Opportunities across South Wales

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an Estates Officer to support day-to-day maintenance, facilities, and operational requirements within a further education environment. This hands-on role suits someone with estates, facilities or trade experience able to work in a busy multi-user setting.

Key duties include coordinating maintenance, reporting hazards, liaising with contractors and using helpdesk/maintenance software.

Qualifications

• Level 2 trade qualification or relevant estates experience.
• Experience delivering maintenance in multi-user environments.
• Experience with contractors and external suppliers.
• Experience in environments undergoing maintenance or building works.
• Experience using IT systems, email, helpdesk and maintenance software.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with children or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Identify and report hazards, defects and maintenance issues.
• Liaise with contractors and colleagues to support operational improvements.
• Use helpdesk and maintenance IT systems to manage requests.
• Support environments undergoing maintenance and building works.
• Help maintain health, safety and compliance standards.
• Prioritise workload and respond to operational requirements.

Skills

Estates/facilities maintenance

Contractor liaison

Health & safety awareness

IT systems proficiency

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 trade qualification

Tools

Helpdesk software

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Aspire People is seeking an Estates Officer to support day-to-day maintenance, facilities, and operational requirements within a further education environment. This hands-on role suits someone with estates, facilities or trade experience able to work in a busy multi-user setting.

Key duties include coordinating maintenance, reporting hazards, liaising with contractors and using helpdesk/maintenance software.