Estates Officer (Caretaker )

Overview

Estates Officer (Caretaker) - Stamford

Salary: £24,080 - £24,588 per annum. Job Type: Permanent Full-Time 37 hours per week All Year Round.

Role summary: A reliable and proactive Estates Officer (Caretaker) to join the client's Estates team. This is a varied, hands-on role focusing on maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment. Experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities, or building services is desirable, with a willingness to handle a range of daily tasks."

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing buildings on a rota basis.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Completing minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, fittings, and equipment.
• Monitoring and operating security, fire alarm, and heating systems.
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergency situations.
• Undertaking porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Supporting cleaning, waste management, and recycling activities.
• Maintaining safe external areas, including gritting and snow clearance during adverse weather.
• Driving company vehicles, including vans and minibuses where required.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service across the site.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, estates, maintenance, or facilities role.
• Practical skills in at least one trade, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and decorating, joinery, or general building maintenance.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade.
• Full UK driving licence.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Previous experience as a key holder.
• Knowledge of heating, fire alarm, and security systems.

Working hours

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern.

Term Time

• Early: 6:45am - 2:45pm, Monday to Friday
• Late:
  • Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 1:30pm - 9:30pm

Non-Term Time

• Early: 6:45am - 2:45pm
• Late: 10:00am - 6:00pm

The role also includes:

• Rotational cover at an additional site (8:00am - 4:30pm).
• Occasional evening work for events, with time off in lieu.

What's on offer?

• Salary of £24,080 - £24,588 per annum
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional concessionary days.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Supportive working environment.

Apply

If you're a practical, dependable individual with a positive attitude and a passion for maintaining buildings and facilities, we'd love to hear from you.