Estates Maintenance operative

Estates Maintenance Operative

Date Posted: T00:57:02

Location: London, Greater London, GB, EC2V 8

Final date to receive applications: T03:35:07.32

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Estates Maintenance Operative to join our Estates team at Slough & Langley College on a full-time basis, with travel to our Windsor and Strodes campuses as required. This role pays on our Support Scale from I23 £ 30,888 up to I25 £ 32,706 per annum, which is dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Provide a high-quality maintenance service, ensuring buildings, grounds, equipment, and learning environments are safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, including carpentry and joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating, flooring, door and lock repairs, and general building maintenance.
• Support refurbishment and improvement projects across the College.
• Conduct routine building and site inspections, respond to maintenance requests, and support health and safety and compliance activities.
• Assist contractors working on site, set up rooms and events, and ensure the general upkeep of college facilities.

• Good all-round maintenance and practical skills with experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Confident in diagnosing faults and providing practical solutions.
• Understanding of safe working practices and ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills for working with colleagues, students, contractors, and visitors.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Recognised trade qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience is advantageous.

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East, operating across four main campuses:
Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham), and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our staff focus on delivering high-quality education and training in state-of-the-art learning environments, serving a diverse group of students and businesses annually.

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships, staff counselling, and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, along with other legally required checks, as part of our safeguarding procedures.

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