Estate Support Officer

Fabric Engineer – Join a Well-Established Team with Clear Progression Location: An Ofsted-rated college in Northamptonshire Salary: £24,378 - £26,601 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 18:00 (option for 08:30 – 17:00) Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a stable role with career development opportunities? This Estates Support Officer position offers hands-on maintenance work across a well-maintained college estate, with excellent benefits and funded training opportunities to enhance your skill set. The Role As an Estates Support Officer, you will be responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of the college’s buildings and grounds. Your day-to-day duties will include: Plant and building maintenance Bulb replacements, leaky tap repairs, and patch painting Basic plumbing, toilet repairs, and carpentry tasks such as hanging doors Litter picking and cleaning Driving a trailer for refuse collection and site transportation (including to another site) What You’ll Need Level 2 qualification in a trade (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry) At least five years of hands-on trades experience Full UK driving licence with the ability to tow a trailer Experience in a similar role (caretaker, fabric engineer, maintenance technician, maintenance engineer) Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning Must undergo an enhanced DBS check including the child barred list prior to commencing employment What’s in It for You? 33 days annual leave bank holidays and Christmas closure 23.8% government pension contribution Structured training to allow you to deputise in higher roles Funded trade courses, including electrical and plumbing qualifications A well-established team with clear career progression opportunities Next Steps Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply, you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your permission

Location: Northampton, GB

Posted Date: 5/9/2025