Estates Maintenance operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Free parking on-site

Career progression

Leisure courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Onsite cafe

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 Strodes campuses as required.

You will provide a high-quality maintenance service across buildings, grounds, equipment and learning environments, carrying out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs including carpentry, plumbing, painting, flooring and door repairs, while supporting projects and site safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and repairs across a range of trades.
• Ability to diagnose faults and implement practical solutions with due regard to safety.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality maintenance across buildings, grounds, equipment and learning environments.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs (carpentry, plumbing, painting, flooring, doors).
• Support refurbishment projects and assist contractors on site; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Carpentry & joinery

Plumbing

Painting & decorating

Flooring

Door & lock repairs

Health and safety awareness

Communication & customer service

Driving licence

Education

Recognised trade qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-16T00:57:01

Location: Slough, Gwent, GB, NP15 1

Application Close Date: 2026-09-15T03:11:11.157

Estates Maintenance Operative

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.

Job Description

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.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

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.