Estates Assistant

About the Role

Opening doors so others can open minds – Join us as Estates Assistant.

EKC Sheppey College is looking for a proactive, reliable Estates Assistant to join the team. If you enjoy hands‑on work and keeping facilities safe, welcoming and running smoothly, this role could be the perfect fit.

• Act as a responsible key holder, unlock or lock buildings according to work patterns, ensuring the site is safe and secure; take part in the on‑call rota to keep the campus running smoothly.
• Be responsible for the setting and un‑setting of the intruder alarm and undertake regular fire alarm and emergency lights checks throughout the building.
• Undertake timely checking of core infrastructure and equipment.
• Support a wide range of caretaking and general estates duties, minor repairs and maintenance, delivery and portering duties, and support staff on site.
• Support external contractors throughout the year to ensure the building and its equipment are maintained in accordance with all legislation.

• Generous Annual Leave – 24 days FTE per annum +5 days after 5 years
• Learning and Development Opportunities – 3‑4 annual paid group development days; bespoke programmes such as Aspiring Leaders Development Programme and strong internal progression – 1 in 3 roles are filled internally.
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – including restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts, and car leasing and tech purchasing schemes.
• Flexible Personal Leave – time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews.
• Wellbeing and Health Support – generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College.
• Culture and Recognition – part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030.
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 18% employer contribution.

We’re excited to welcome a new enthusiastic and conscientious team member to join us. If you’re someone who enjoys variety, can stay calm under pressure, and works well both independently and with others, we’d love to hear from you.

• A friendly, flexible approach to tasks and shift patterns.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to keep things running smoothly.
• Experience in monitoring, testing and accurate record‑keeping of Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting systems and a working knowledge of Legionella within a working environment.
• A genuine interest in sharing your knowledge and supporting the next generation.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude – experience is helpful, but passion really counts.
• Live within 20 minutes of the campus.

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities.