Estates Maintenance operative

Usthe Windsor Forest Colleges Group (twfcg); Old Warren; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS with 24.3% employer contrib

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work

Career progression

Subsidised leisure courses

Onsite Coffee Shop

Health & wellbeing benefits

Staff counselling

Job summary

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking an Estates Maintenance Operative to join the Estates team at Slough & Langley College on a full-time basis, with travel to Windsor and Strodes campuses as required.

You will deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across buildings, grounds and learning environments, carrying out carpentry, plumbing, decorating, flooring and door repairs to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Good all-round maintenance and practical skills.
• Confidence in diagnosing faults and finding practical solutions.
• Good understanding of safe working practices.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality maintenance service to ensure buildings, grounds and learning environments are safe and well-maintained.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a broad range of trades.
• Support refurbishment and improvement projects across the College.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Fault diagnosis

Safe working practices

Workload prioritisation

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Carpentry tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Estates Maintenance Operative

Date Posted: 2026-08-16

Location: Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2, GB

Closing Date: 2026-09-15

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 Strodes 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.

Role Overview

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.

Candidate Requirements

• Good all-round maintenance and practical skills, with experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Confidence in diagnosing faults and finding practical solutions.
• Good understanding of safe working practices.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• A recognised trade qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience is 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). We prioritize the learner in all we do and operate in state-of-the-art learning environments, delivering education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Health & wellbeing benefits including gym discounts, staff counselling, and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Additional Information

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. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, along with other legally required checks as part of the safeguarding process.

We work with trusted recruitment agencies and do not acknowledge unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our approved PSL.