Estates Technician

Think FE Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education college in North Wales is seeking an Estates Technician to support campus safety and maintenance. The role involves security patrols, fire checks, and general maintenance tasks across the campus. Candidates need proven experience in caretaking or maintenance roles and a full driving licence. This temporary position offers competitive hourly pay and is expected to last approximately 3 months, with a chance of extension based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunity for assignment extension

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in caretaking, estates, maintenance or security roles ideally within a school or college environment.
• A full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Ability to perform manual tasks, including moving furniture safely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security patrols and lock checks ensuring buildings are secure.
• Carry out fire and first-aid checks, and general safety inspections.
• Perform general maintenance work, such as minor repairs and basic upkeep.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Maintenance skills

Security roles experience

Manual tasks ability

Proactive approach

Job description

Estates Technician

Temporary / Hourly Paid Role

Location: North Wales, Denbighshire (further education college campus)

Pay Rate: Competitive (hourly, PAYE)

About the Role: We are working with an FE college in Denbighshire that is looking to recruit an Estates Technician to support the safety, security, and maintenance of its campus facilities. This is a hands on, practical role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security patrols and lock checks ensuring buildings are secure and safe
• Carry out fire and first-aid checks, and general safety inspections
• Perform general maintenance work, such as minor repairs, moving furniture, and basic upkeep across campus buildings and grounds
• Assist with facility set ups and moving equipment or furniture as needed
• Support any additional caretaking duties required to maintain a clean, safe, accessible campus environment

Typical working hours: Monday to Thursday (08:30) and Friday (08:00)

The initial assignment is for approximately 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on need.

Driving requirement: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as the role may require travel around campus sites and external visits.

Who We’re Looking For

Required

• Proven experience in caretaking, estates, maintenance or security roles ideally within a school, college, or similar facilities environment
• A full UK driving licence and own transport
• Ability and willingness to perform manual tasks, including moving furniture or equipment safely
• A proactive and reliable approach able to carry out patrols, checks, and maintenance with minimal supervision
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (i.e. ability to record checks, report faults, complete simple paperwork)

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an educational setting (school, college, campus)
• Basic handyman or multi skilled maintenance capabilities (e.g. general repairs, light carpentry, plumbing, decoration)
• Awareness of health and safety, fire safety procedures, and ability to conduct safety checks confidently
• Flexibility to respond to ad hoc maintenance needs, occasional after-hours or weekend tasks if required

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (PAYE, weekly)
• A varied role that combines security, maintenance, caretaking and facilities work ideal for someone who enjoys variety and hands on tasks
• Working within a friendly, supportive college environment with a sense of community
• Potential for assignment extension beyond the initial 3 month period depending on performance and college need
• Opportunity to develop multi skilled maintenance experience useful if you want to build a wider facilities or estates management career

Next Steps

If you have the required experience and are interested in this practical, hands on Estates Technician opportunity at a college campus, please apply now. Once you have applied, one of our further education consultants will call to discuss your suitability and next steps. The college will move quickly for the right candidate—the interview process is straightforward and to the point.