Estates Officer

Inspire Education Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Stamford is seeking an Estates Officer (Caretaker) to maintain safe, clean, well-presented college buildings, grounds and facilities for students, staff and visitors.

This hands-on role covers security, routine inspections, repairs across trades, and supporting events, with 37 hours per week on a rota and a permanent contract, salary of £25,043 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities, maintenance or caretaking.
• Practical maintenance skills in at least one trade.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day security of College premises, including opening/closing buildings.
• Respond to alarm activations and emergencies as required.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Undertake general maintenance across trades (plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, grounds).
• Ensure grounds and access routes are safe and well maintained.
• Support waste, cleaning and environmental standards.
• Move furniture and equipment and support porterage duties.
• Drive College vehicles when required.
• Collaborate with contractors and emergency services for a responsive service.
• Support College events and open evenings.

Skills

Practical maintenance

Health and safety

IT literate

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 qualification in construction/maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary - £25,043 per annum

Hours - 37 hours per week (on a rota basis)

Contract - Permanent

Location - Stamford

Closing Date – 2nd October 2026

About the Role

Are you practical, proactive and proud of maintaining safe, welcoming and well-presented environments?

We are looking for an Estates Officer (Caretaker)to join our Estates team and play an important role in ensuring our College buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, clean and well maintained for our students, staff and visitors.

This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You will be responsible for a range of estates, maintenance, security and facilities duties, working as part of a supportive team while also being confident working independently.

What You'll Be Doing

Your role will include:

• Supporting the day‑to‑day security of College premises, including opening and closing buildings and key‑holding responsibilities.
• Responding to alarm activations, security incidents and emergency situations when required.
• Carrying out routine inspections and maintenance of buildings, fixtures, fittings, plant and equipment.
• Undertaking general maintenance and repairs across areas such as plumbing, carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating, electrical work or grounds maintenance.
• Ensuring the College grounds and access routes are safe and well maintained, including gritting and snow clearance when required.
• Supporting waste, recycling, cleaning and general environmental standards across the site.
• Moving furniture and equipment and supporting porterage duties.
• Driving College vehicles, including vans and minibuses, when required.
• Working closely with colleagues, contractors, emergency services and other stakeholders to ensure a responsive and high‑quality Estates service.
• Supporting College events and open evenings where required.

About You

We are looking for someone with practical maintenance experience and a can do attitude who takes pride in providing a high‑quality service.

You will ideally have experience working in a similar estates, facilities, maintenance or caretaking environment, with knowledge and practical skills in at least one relevant trade.

You will need to be:

• Practical, proactive and confident in identifying and resolving maintenance issues.
• Able to prioritise and manage a varied workload, often responding to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Customer‑focused, with excellent communication skills and a professional approach.
• Knowledgeable about health and safety and committed to maintaining safe environments.
• Flexible in your approach to working hours, including occasional evening work.
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work at height and in confined spaces where required.
• A full clean driving licence holder.

A relevant Level 2 qualification in a construction or maintenance trade would be desirable, although candidates who are willing to undertake relevant training will also be considered.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro‑rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death‑in‑service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on‑site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.