Estates Officer - South Wales | Education

South Wales Competitive salary Full-time opportunity Immediate start

Aspire People are looking for an experienced Estates Officer to support the day-to-day maintenance, facilities and operational requirements of a further education environment.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with estates, facilities, maintenance or trade experience who can work confidently across a busy multi‑user environment.

• Carry out and coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities
• Identify and report hazards, defects and maintenance issues
• Liaise with contractors and colleagues to support operational improvements
• Use helpdesk, maintenance and IT systems to manage requests
• Support environments undergoing maintenance and building works
• Help maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance
• Prioritise workload and respond effectively to operational requirements

• Level 2 trade qualification and/or relevant estates, facilities or maintenance experience
• Experience delivering maintenance in a multi-user environment
• Experience working with contractors and external suppliers
• Experience working in environments undergoing maintenance or building works
• Experience using IT systems, email, helpdesk and maintenance software
• Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of health and safety, including fire safety, manual handling and COSHH, or willingness to train
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Current UK driving licence with D1 entitlement, or willingness to obtain D1

• Relevant technical qualification
• Experience implementing operational improvements or change
• Welsh language skills or willingness to undertake training
• Experience in safety, safeguarding or compliance-focused environments

• Competitive rates
• Immediate and ongoing opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and professional development
• Opportunities across South Wales

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.