Estates Officer

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 Joining Bonus

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for several Estates Officer positions on behalf of a large further education provider in South Wales. Based in Cardiff and Ystrad Mynach, these full‑time, immediate‑start roles offer varied and rewarding work within a busy educational environment.

The Estates Officer will manage day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, security, and upkeep of campus facilities, with a proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates or facilities management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised and able to prioritise workloads.
• Health and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing buildings, including key‑holding responsibilities.
• Carrying out security inspections and responding to site issues.
• Supporting general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Grounds maintenance and site upkeep.
• Moving furniture, equipment, and materials across campus.
• Assisting with deliveries and porterage duties.
• Liaising with contractors and supporting planned maintenance works.
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests via helpdesk systems.
• Monitoring health and safety standards across the site.
• Supporting the safe and welcoming operation of the campus environment.

Skills

Estates management

Facilities management

Caretaking

Security

Grounds maintenance

Site supervision

Job description

Estates Officer needed for an Immediate Start in a large Further Education provider in South Wales
Cardiff & Ystrad Mynach

Are you a practical, hands‑on professional with experience in estates, facilities, maintenance, security, caretaking, or a trade-based role?

Aspire People are recruiting for several Estates Officer positions on behalf of a large further education provider in South Wales. These are full‑time, immediate‑start opportunities based in Cardiff and Ystrad Mynach, offering varied and rewarding work within a busy educational environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy a role where no two days are the same and who take pride in maintaining safe, secure, and well‑presented facilities.

The Role

As an Estates Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, security, and upkeep of the campus. The role is operational and hands‑on, requiring a proactive approach and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.

Duties

• Opening and securing buildings, including key‑holding responsibilities
• Carrying out security inspections and responding to site issues
• Supporting general maintenance and minor repairs
• Grounds maintenance and site upkeep
• Moving furniture, equipment, and materials across campus
• Assisting with deliveries and porterage duties
• Liaising with contractors and supporting planned maintenance works
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests via helpdesk systems
• Monitoring health and safety standards across the site
• Supporting the safe and welcoming operation of the campus environment

What We're Looking For

• Estates or facilities management
• Caretaking or site supervision
• Security roles
• Maintenance or building trades
• Grounds maintenance
• Facilities support services

The ideal candidate will be:

• Practical and proactive
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Organised and able to prioritise workloads
• Health and safety conscious
• Confident communicating with staff, visitors, contractors, and learners
• Flexible and willing to travel between sites when required

Role Details

Locations: Cardiff & Ystrad Mynach

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Salary: £27,780 - £29,844 depending on experience

Start Date: Immediate

Enhanced DBS preferred but not essential (a new DBS can be processed if required)

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available
• Long‑term opportunity
• Work within a professional and supportive educational environment
• Varied and rewarding role with no two days the same
• Competitive salary based on experience

£100 Joining Bonus

When you register with Aspire People and complete 20 days of work, you'll receive a £100 voucher as our way of saying thank you.

Interviews are taking place immediately, so early applications are strongly encouraged.