Estates Technician

The Supply Register Ltd.; Ashington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. are recruiting an Estates Technician to support Northumberland College at the Ashington Campus.

This temporary role offers full-time hours (37 per week) with a rotating shift pattern and a pay range of £14.00–£17.00 per hour including holiday pay, depending on experience. As part of a busy estates team in a Further Education environment, you will perform routine maintenance, basic repairs, and assist with events while ensuring safety and security on site for learners and

Qualifications

• Previous experience within estates, maintenance, facilities, caretaking or building services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across college buildings and facilities.
• Undertake basic repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Support the safe operation and security of the campus.
• Assist with room setups, events and campus activities as required.
• Report faults and escalate maintenance issues when necessary.
• Support contractors on site and ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the estate.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming and professional environment for learners and staff.

Skills

estates experience

maintenance skills

teamwork

health & safety

flexible hours

DBS check

Job description

Estates Technician

Location: Northumberland College - Ashington Campus
Contract: Temporary until christmas, could be extended
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (shift pattern)
Pay: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour including holiday pay (depending on experience)
Employer: The Supply Register (on behalf of EPNE)

We are currently recruiting an Estates Technician to support Northumberland College at the Ashington Campus. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates, maintenance, facilities or building services professional to join a busy estates team within a Further Education environment.

The Role: As an Estates Technician, you will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance and upkeep of the college estate, ensuring buildings, facilities and grounds remain safe, secure and fit for purpose for students, staff and visitors.

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across college buildings and facilities


• Undertaking basic repairs and general maintenance tasks


• Supporting the safe operation and security of the campus


• Assisting with room setups, events and campus activities as required


• Reporting faults and escalating maintenance issues where necessary


• Supporting contractors working on site and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures


• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the estate


• Contributing to a safe, welcoming and professional environment for learners and staff

Shift Pattern

You will work on a rotating shift pattern:
Early Shift 6:00am - 2:00pm
Late Shift Monday & Wednesday: 10:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 1:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday: 11:00am - 6:30pm
Initially, the successful candidate will rotate between one week of early shifts and one week of late shifts. Once the Estates Team reaches full staffing levels, a day shift (8:00am - 4:00pm) may also be introduced into the rotation.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within estates, maintenance, facilities, caretaking or building services


• Good practical maintenance and repair skills


• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workplace environment


• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns


• A proactive and reliable attitude


• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

Safeguarding Statement The Supply Register and EPNE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.