Senior Estate Technician (Hinckley&H'Brk)

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College is seeking a Senior Technician to join the Estates Team, supporting Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses and potentially other College sites as needed. The role entails hands-on maintenance, repairs, contractor supervision, portering duties and operational support to ensure safe, welcoming environments for staff, learners and visitors.

You will lead operational activities, coordinate resources and contribute to ongoing development and maintenance

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing and general repairs.
• Experience coordinating operational activities, contractors and team members.
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance, security, fire safety and emergencies.
• Experience in a technical or maintenance environment.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive approach to maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities to a high standard across campuses.
• Repair tasks across carpentry, painting, plumbing and more.
• Supervise contractors and portering duties.
• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities with Estates Team.
• Support development and maintenance of College estate.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

General repairs

Contractor coordination

Operations coordination

Facility maintenance knowledge

CMMS

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent working

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Technician to join our Estates Team, supporting our Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses. The successful candidate may also be required to work across other College sites when operationally required.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong practical skills and the ability to coordinate day-to-day operational activities? Do you take pride in maintaining safe, secure and welcoming environments?

As a Senior Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our campuses through maintenance, repairs, contractor supervision, portering duties and operational support. Working closely with the Estates Team, you will help ensure our facilities are maintained to a high standard and provide an excellent environment for staff, learners and visitors.

This is a varied, hands‑on role offering the opportunity to lead operational activities, coordinate resources and contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of our College estate.

What skills are we looking for:

• Proven practical experience in a hands‑on maintenance role with skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing and general repairs.
• Experience of coordinating operational activities, contractors and team members.
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance, security procedures, fire safety systems and emergency processes.
• Experience of working within a technical or maintenance environment.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team