Estates Support Officer

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Northamptonshire seeks an Estates Support Officer. This hands-on role involves practical tasks, including site preparation and maintenance. The ideal candidate has a Level 2 qualification in a trade and experience in a caretaker role, along with a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a salary of £25,110 to £27,400, 33 days of annual leave, and benefits like LGPS membership.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20% employer contribution

Support for further trade qualifications

Monday to Friday working with no on-call shifts

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in a trade (ideally electrical, plumbing or carpentry) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a similar caretaker/maintenance role.
• Valid, full UK driving licence (essential); the role involves travel on-site and to satellite location.
• Strong team-player attitude; ability to work independently when needed.
• Military or disciplined-services backgrounds are valued.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up the college site for events.
• Carrying out general site duties including refuse collection.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks like changing light bulbs.
• Escalating more complex issues to the helpdesk.
• Supporting the Estates Manager and colleagues to ensure a safe and functional site.

Job description

Estates Support Officer

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £25,110 – £27,400 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, full time

Think FE are proud to be recruiting for a respected college in Northamptonshore, who are looking for a reliable, hands‑on Estates Support Officer to join their estates team. This role is essentially a caretaker/handyman position working across a large site so you’ll be comfortable with practical tasks and ready to show initiative.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing and setting up the college site for events (moving furniture, rearranging rooms, signage, etc.)
• Carrying out general site duties: refuse collection across the large campus and occasional duties at other local campuses
• Performing routine maintenance tasks: changing light bulbs, fixing leaky taps, minor carpentry/plumbing/electrical adjustments
• Escalating more complex issues promptly to the helpdesk
• Working as part of a team, supporting the Estates Manager and colleagues to ensure the site is safe, functional, and welcoming

What will you need?

• Level 2 qualification in a trade (ideally electrical, plumbing or carpentry) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a similar caretaker/maintenance role
• Valid, full UK driving licence (essential); the role involves travel on‑site and to our satellite location
• Strong team‑player attitude; ability to work independently when needed
• We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with military or disciplined‑services backgrounds, as this experience has proven valuable in the role

What s On Offer

• £25,110 – £27,400 per annum
• 33 days annual leave
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 20% employer contribution
• Full support for you to obtain further trade qualifications you may want to pursue
• Monday to Friday working with no on‑call rota or standby shifts expected

Next steps

Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly Further Education consultants at Think FE Ltd. will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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