Caretaker​/Facilities Officer

Estates & Facilities Officer (Security / Caretaking / Maintenance) - Education Site

Location:

North East England (region only)

Department:
Estates & Facilities

Reports to:

Head of Estates & Facilities

Salary:
Competitive (DOE)

Start: ASAP

We're recruiting an Estates & Facilities Officer to support the safe, secure and smooth day-to-day operation of a busy college education environment. This is a hands‑on role combining site security, caretaking, porterage, routine maintenance and contractor supervision, with a strong focus on health & safety and safeguarding.

This role is ideal for someone with building maintenance experience who enjoys variety, is proactive, and can work confidently with minimal supervision.

• Provide a security, caretaking, estates and facilities service to staff, students and visitors
• Undertake routine security patrols and contribute to building/site security
• Act as designated key holder, including locking/unlocking, call‑outs and recording activity
• Operate and monitor heating systems, fire alarms and security alarms as required
• Complete porterage duties and support goods inwards (receipt, logging and delivery)
• Drive site vehicles/minibus fleet as required to transport goods, staff and visitors (exceptionally students)
• Carry out routine planned checks within competence (e.g., water testing, emergency lighting tests)
• Perform minor repairs and improvements (e.g., painting, tiling, general fabric/fittings upkeep)
• Maintain clean and safe external areas (frontages, entrances/exits, pedestrianised areas)
• Liaise with police, fire and ambulance services where required
• Provide first aid when needed (must hold/maintain a valid certificate)

• Experience in building maintenance/repair work
• Basic Health & Safety qualification and understanding of H&S legislation
• Full clean driving licence
  
  Organised, proactive, able to work with minimal supervision
• Commitment to safeguarding (role requires satisfactory DBS clearance)
• First Aid Certificate (current and relevant) and willingness to administer first aid when required

• Experience working in a college/education environment
• Manual handling / lifting training
• Ability to operate electrical/mechanical building services systems
• Experience prioritising tasks, supporting others, and supervising contractors/cleaners

• A stable, varied facilities role in a professional education setting
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a direct impact on safety, operations and site standards

Apply with your CV or contact us anytime. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss availability, relevant maintenance experience, and certification.