Maintenance Person/Caretaker (on-site)

onlyFE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College is looking for a maintenance person/caretaker in Ipswich to join the Estates & Facilities team. You will work a regular shift rota, with responsibilities including general maintenance, security, and handling deliveries across campuses.

The role requires basic maintenance knowledge, driving Licence, and the ability to work in a small team or independently with attention to detail. 37 hours weekly at 52 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of general maintenance is essential.
• Carpentry or plumbing knowledge would be beneficial.
• Literacy and numeracy to Level 1 are required.
• Driving licence is essential for site travel between campuses.

Responsibilities

• General building maintenance across campus sites.
• Ensure building security and manage deliveries.
• Operate machinery and tools for maintenance tasks.
• Work as part of a small team or on own initiative.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Literacy & Numeracy Level 1

Tools

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

General tools

Job description

Estates & Facilities

Starting salary is £27,363 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (shift pattern)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates & Facilities team in Ipswich as a maintenance person/caretaker, working on a regular shift rota as part of the team covering the operational hours of the department.

You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including general building maintenance, building security and deliveries. Working in a small team you will need to be able to demonstrate excellent team working skills, have a 'can do' attitude, as well as being pro-active and able to work on your own initiative. The ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently with attention to detail are also important skills. A basic knowledge of general maintenance is essential for the role; basic knowledge of carpentry or plumbing would be beneficial as is a good standard of general education with Literacy and Numeracy to Level 1.

You will be required to operate machinery and tools to undertake maintenance tasks and use cleaning chemicals to undertake associated tasks.

Please note that as Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses and therefore a driving licence is an essential.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 20th October 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee an interview to all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.