Estates Officer

Bimplus; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free meals

Gym facilities

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Harrogate to join our friendly maintenance team. The role focuses on opening and securing buildings, performing planned maintenance and minor repairs to keep premises safe, secure and well-presented.

You will be involved in fire alarm testing, routine checks, general decorating and handling basic plumbing and joinery tasks while ensuring safety and high standards. On-site parking and meals are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities, caretaking or a similar role.
• Able to carry out basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and repair work.
• Experience working to planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing buildings each day.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and general building upkeep.
• Performing routine security checks, fire alarm testing and emergency lighting inspections.
• Undertaking minor repairs, decorating and general maintenance works.
• Assisting with plumbing, joinery and handyman tasks.
• Installing and maintaining fixtures and fittings.
• Clearing drains, gullies and guttering as required.
• Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for meetings and events.
• Liaising with contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Receiving, distributing and storing deliveries and stock.
• Carrying out basic vehicle inspections, including oil and tyre checks.
• Completing maintenance records and routine inspections.

Job description

£30,800 (including on-call allowance) | Harrogate

An excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive maintenance team within a well-established educational environment. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone with building maintenance, facilities and caretaking experience who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in maintaining safe, secure and well‑presented premises.

The Role

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Opening and securing buildings each day
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and general building upkeep
• Performing routine security checks, fire alarm testing and emergency lighting inspections
• Undertaking minor repairs, decorating and general maintenance works
• Assisting with plumbing, joinery and handyman tasks
• Installing and maintaining fixtures and fittings
• Clearing drains, gullies and guttering as required
• Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for meetings and events
• Liaising with contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Receiving, distributing and storing deliveries and stock
• Carrying out basic vehicle inspections, including oil and tyre checks
• Completing maintenance records and routine inspections
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures

Hours of Work

• 35 hours per week
• Rotating shift pattern:
• 6:00am to 1:30pm
• 12:00pm to 7:30pm
• On-call rota of 1 week in 6
• On-call allowance and overtime paid

About You

You will:

• Have previous experience within building maintenance, facilities, caretaking or a similar role
• Be capable of carrying out basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and repair work
• Have experience working to planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Be organised and able to manage a varied workload
• Have a professional and personable approach
• Possess basic IT skills and be confident completing maintenance reports
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

• Company pension (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Sick pay scheme
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free meals
• Gym facilities
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Overtime opportunities

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant, Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Building Maintenance Operative or Handyperson looking to join a stable organisation offering excellent benefits and long-term career prospects.

Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion