Estates Technician

Sunderland College; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday leave

Family leave & flexible working

Pensions (LGPS/Teacher)

MyLifestyle discounts

Dental & vision cover

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Job summary

Sunderland College is seeking an Estates Technician to join the Estates team at our Sunderland campuses. In this hands-on role you will help maintain safe, clean and welcoming environments for learners, staff and visitors.

The post is Fixed Term - 12 Months, Full Time, with a salary of £25,949 per annum. You will be responsible for opening and securing campuses, basic repairs and day-to-day facilities tasks.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites.
• Shift coverage between 06:00 and 23:00.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing college campuses
• Carrying out basic repairs
• Completion of planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Setting up furniture as and when required
• Removal of litter and waste daily
• Supervision of contractors and visitors

Skills

Use of hand tools

Manual handling

Accurate record keeping

Job description

Estates Technician

Estates - Bede

Location: Sunderland
Salary: £25,949 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 22 September 2026
Reference: 0676-26

About The College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students. The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers. In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects. Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy. Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

• Taking Teaching Further - Taking Teaching Further
• Targeted Retention Incentive - Targeted Retention Incentive

About The Candidate

We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable individual to join our busy and dedicated Estates Team. You will take pride in providing a safe, clean and welcoming environment for our learners, staff and visitors, and have a positive, proactive approach to your work. The ideal candidate will be practical, hardworking and flexible, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be comfortable working in a varied and fast paced environment where no two days are the same, and will always maintain a professional and customer focused approach. Experience within estates, facilities or maintenance environments would be beneficial, however attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are equally important.

About The Role

Working as part of a close knit Estates Team, you will support the day to day operation of the College’s campuses by assisting in the delivery of a wide range of estates and facilities services. This is a varied and hands on role involving campus opening and closing, general site upkeep, basic maintenance tasks, planned preventative maintenance, room setups, waste management and ensuring the overall presentation, safety and functionality of our buildings and grounds. No two days are the same, and the role requires a proactive and flexible approach to support the smooth running of the College environment for learners, staff and visitors.

Role Responsibilities

• Opening and securing college campuses
• Carrying out basic repairs
• Completion of planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Setting up furniture as and when required
• Removal of litter and waste daily
• Supervision of contractors and visitors

Qualifications

A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites to cover a shift system between 06:00 and 23:00

Essential Skills & Experience

• Use of hand tools
• Manual handling
• Accurate record keeping

Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)

• Working at height
• First aid at work
• Asbestos awareness
• Basic trade skills (plumbing, joinery, painting)

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact Garry Hope Head of Estates at [e-mail] should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.