Estates Officer

Peterborough College; Stamford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Free on-site parking

Gym access

Employee assistance programme

Professional development sponsorship

Vivup discounts

Job summary

IEG seeks an Estates Officer (Caretaker) to join our Estates team in Stamford. The role is hands-on, ensuring college buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, clean and well maintained for students, staff and visitors.

You will open/close buildings, respond to alarms, carry out routine inspections and maintenance across plumbing, carpentry, electrical work and grounds. A full, clean driving licence and IT literacy are required; Level 2 trade qualification desirable.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance experience in estates, facilities, maintenance or caretaking.
• Ability to identify and resolve maintenance issues with a can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of health and safety and commitment to safe environments.
• Full, clean driving licence and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day security, opening/closing buildings and key-holding.
• Respond to alarms, security incidents and emergencies as required.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance of buildings, fixtures and equipment.
• Undertake general maintenance across trades, grounds and janitorial tasks.
• Ensure grounds and access routes are safe, including gritting in winter.
• Move furniture, support porterage duties and assist events as needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Security

Grounds maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

Painting & decorating

IT literacy

Education

Level 2 qualification in construction or maintenance trade

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Contract - Permanent

Location - Stamford

Closing Date – 10th September 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.