Estates Officer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting an Estates Officer for our client in Bromley to maintain buildings, grounds and facilities, ensuring safety and presenting a welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

You will join the Estates team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, compliance checks, caretaking and site services with a practical approach and a commitment to high standards of customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a maintenance, estates, facilities or building services environment.
• Good practical skills covering general maintenance, decorating, carpentry and plumbing repairs.
• Knowledge of boilers, plant room equipment and building systems.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements.
• Comfortable using mobile devices, tablets and maintenance management systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual tasks.
• Flexible to work varying shifts and participate in an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance repairs across buildings and grounds.
• Assist with the operation and monitoring of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water systems.
• Conduct compliance checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire-fighting equipment.
• Undertake painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.
• Act as a key holder, supporting site security and responding to alarm activations when required.
• Coordinate and support contractors working on site.
• Monitor and update maintenance tasks through electronic service desk systems.
• Assist with room setups, caretaking duties, and housekeeping activities.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives across the campus.
• Ensure safe access during adverse weather conditions, including gritting and pathway clearance.
• Support emergency response procedures, including fire evacuations.

Job description

Estates Officer

Location: Bromley

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 39 Hours Per Week

Salary: DOE

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a proactive and hands‑on Estates Officer to join their Estates team in Bromley. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to play a key role in ensuring buildings, facilities, and grounds are safe, compliant, and well‑presented for students, staff, and visitors.

Working as part of a wider Estates team, you will support the delivery of maintenance, compliance, caretaking, and site services across the campus. The role offers a varied workload where no two days are the same, requiring a practical approach and a commitment to delivering high standards of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance repairs across buildings and grounds.
• Assist with the operation and monitoring of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water systems.
• Conduct compliance checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire‑fighting equipment.
• Undertake painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.
• Act as a key holder, supporting site security and responding to alarm activations when required.
• Coordinate and support contractors working on site.
• Monitor and update maintenance tasks through electronic service desk systems.
• Assist with room setups, caretaking duties, and housekeeping activities.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives across the campus.
• Ensure safe access during adverse weather conditions, including gritting and pathway clearance.
• Support emergency response procedures, including fire evacuations.

About You

• Experience working within a maintenance, estates, facilities, or building services environment.
• Good practical skills covering general maintenance, decorating, carpentry, and plumbing repairs.
• Knowledge of boilers, plant room equipment, and building systems.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements.
• Comfortable using mobile devices, tablets, and maintenance management systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual tasks.
• Flexible to work varying shifts and participate in an on‑call rota.

Application Questions

1. Do you have previous experience working within an estates, facilities, or maintenance environment?
2. Are you able to work flexible shift patterns and participate in an on‑call rota when required?