Estates Operative

Rise Technical Recruitment; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Training & Development

Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is recruiting an Estates Operative for Holton Heath. The role involves carrying out first-fix repairs, general maintenance across the school site, and supporting upkeep of buildings and grounds.

You will coordinate subcontractors and act as the first point of contact for visitors and contractors. Ideal candidates have practical maintenance or trades experience, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to develop technical skills through training opportunities.

Qualifications

• General maintenance or trades experience.
• Practical and hands-on with good problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable dealing with visitors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site.
• Keen to learn and develop through ongoing training.
• Reliable, approachable, and able to work well within a team.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Holton Heath.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-fix repairs and general maintenance across the school site.
• Support the upkeep and presentation of buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of subcontractors on site.
• Act as a professional and approachable first point of contact for visitors and contractors.
• Work closely with the estates and site management team on day-to-day operations.
• Undertake in-house and external training opportunities to develop technical skills.

Skills

General maintenance

Trades experience

Job description

Estates Operative

Holton Heath

26,500 + Pension + 33 Days Holiday + Flexible Working Hours + Training & Development + Benefits

Excellent opportunity for somebody with general maintenance or trades experience to join a supportive and stable organisation offering long‑term progression, ongoing training, and a varied hands‑on role within a rewarding educational environment.

This organisation is a well‑established and community‑focused educational provider committed to maintaining safe, welcoming, and well‑presented facilities for students, staff, and visitors. They pride themselves on creating a positive and collaborative working culture where employees are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the site.

In this role, you’ll support the upkeep and maintenance of the college estate, carrying out first‑fix repairs, general maintenance tasks, and assisting with the overall presentation of the buildings and grounds. You’ll work closely with the wider estates and site management team while also liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and visitors across the site.

The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance or trades experience alongside a positive and proactive attitude. You’ll be comfortable working hands‑on, supporting contractors on site, and keen to continue developing your technical skills through ongoing training opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative estates team where you can build a long‑term career, develop technically, and play an important role in maintaining an excellent environment for students and staff.

The Role:

• Carry out first‑fix repairs and general maintenance across the school site.
• Support the upkeep and presentation of buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of subcontractors on site.
• Act as a professional and approachable first point of contact for visitors and contractors.
• Work closely with the estates and site management team on day‑to‑day operations.
• Undertake in‑house and external training opportunities to develop technical skills.

The Person:

• General maintenance or trades experience.
• Practical and hands‑on with good problem‑solving ability.
• Comfortable dealing with visitors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site.
• Keen to learn and develop through ongoing training.
• Reliable, approachable, and able to work well within a team.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Holton Heath

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.