Estates Technician. Job in Pentre Celyn Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An education-focused employment agency is seeking an Estates Technician in North Wales to support campus safety and maintenance. This role includes conducting security checks, performing repairs, and handling caretaking duties. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in similar roles, a full UK driving licence, and must show reliability and proactive work ethics. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for extension based on performance. The initial contract is for approximately 3 months.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive work environment

Potential for assignment extension

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle essential.
• Experience ideally in a school, college, or similar facilities environment.
• Basic handyman or multi-skilled maintenance capabilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular security patrols and lock checks.
• Carrying out fire and first-aid checks, and safety inspections.
• Performing general maintenance work across campus.

Skills

Proven experience in caretaking or maintenance roles

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to perform manual tasks

Proactive and reliable approach

Flexibility to respond to maintenance needs

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

• Conducting regular security patrols and lock checks ensuring buildings are secure and safe
• Carrying out fire and first-aid checks, and general safety inspections
• Performing general maintenance work, such as minor repairs, moving furniture, and basic upkeep across campus buildings and grounds
• Assisting with facility set ups and moving equipment or furniture as needed
• Supporting 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.

Requirements

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle essential, as the role may require travel around campus sites and external visits.

Who We 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 friendly further education consultants will call to discuss your suitability and next steps. The college will move quickly for the right candidate; their interview process is straightforward and to the point.

Employment Agency Note

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.