Estates Maintenance operative

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Langley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + holidays

LGPS pension 24.3%

Free on-site parking

Career progression

Subsidised leisure courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking an Estates Maintenance Operative to join our Estates team at Slough & Langley College on a full-time basis, with travel to Windsor and Strode’s campuses as required. The role offers a salary on the Support Scale I23–I25 (£30,888–£32,706 per annum), dependent on experience.

You will perform a range of maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, decorating, flooring, and door/lock repairs, supporting refurbishment projects and site safety across

Qualifications

• Good all-round maintenance and practical skills.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across buildings and grounds.
• Support refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Conduct routine site inspections and assist contractors on site.

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Estates Maintenance Operative to join our Estates team at Slough & Langley College on a full-time basis, with travel to our Windsor and Strode’s campuses as required.

This role pays on our Support Scale from I23 £30,888 up to I25 £32,706 per annum, which is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Estates Maintenance Operative

As an Estates Maintenance Operative, you will provide a high-quality maintenance service, helping to ensure our buildings, grounds, equipment and learning environments are safe, secure and maintained to an excellent standard.

You will carry out a mixture of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, undertaking a broad range of practical works including carpentry and joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating, flooring, door and lock repairs and general building maintenance. You will also support refurbishment and improvement projects across the College.

Working as part of our wider Estates team, you will carry out routine building and site inspections, respond to maintenance requests and support important health and safety and compliance activities. You will also assist with contractors working on site, room and event setups and the general upkeep of college facilities.

We are looking for someone with good all-round maintenance and practical skills, with experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance. You will be confident diagnosing faults and finding practical solutions, have a good understanding of safe working practices and be able to organise and prioritise your workload effectively. Strong communication and customer service skills are also important, as you will work with colleagues, students, contractors and visitors across the College.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. A recognised trade qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across four main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our Staff Benefit From

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 28th August 2026.

• Interview dates to be confirmed after the closing date.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.