Estates Site Officer - Fixed Term

Jobtrain; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Training & career opportunities

Job summary

Jobtrain is seeking an Estates Site Officer to support daily campus operations across Salford City Colleges. You will perform essential checks, minor repairs, porterage, waste management and security support at multiple sites, ensuring buildings are open, safe and welcoming for staff, students and visitors.

The role is hands-on and requires organization, calm under pressure and a people‑focused approach. You will liaise with contractors, assist audits and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential daily checks and minor repairs.
• Porterage, waste management and security support.
• Multi-site duties across Salford City Colleges.

Job description

Estates Site Officer

Reference: 000205 | Closing Date: 22/10/2026 | Interview Date: 02/11/2026

Salary: £24,770 - £27,231 (Incremental progression throughout the band is available)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31/07/2027 | Hours per Week: 36 | Location: All SCC Sites as required

About the Role

Reliable, practical and visible, our Estates Site Officers are the backbone of daily campus operations making sure every building is open, safe, welcoming and ready for staff, students and visitors.

If you’re hand-on, organised and calm under pressure, this role puts you right at the heart of Estates & Facilities. You’ll carry out essential daily checks, minor repairs, porterage, waste management, security support and multi-site duties that keep Salford City Colleges functioning at their best.

You’ll be trusted to spot issues early, respond quickly and help maintain safe, compliant and professional environments across all sites. You will also work flexibly, support colleagues, liaise with contractors, assist with audits and contribute to continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who is professional, practical, proactive and people focused.

Join us and help keep the Colleges safe, efficient and ready for success.

Reason to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).


• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.


• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer pension contribution.


• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with


• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.


• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.


• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.


• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.


• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.


• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding Requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.


• This role involves regular contact with children and/or young people and may include regulated activity as defined by current safeguarding legislation.


• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS and further safeguarding checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.


• It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from regulated activity with children.


• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.


• We reserve the right to conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


• References will be sought at shortlisting stage.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.