Estates Technician — Temporary / Hourly‑Paid Role
Location: North Wales, Denbighshire (further education college campus)
Pay Rate: Competitive (hourly, PAYE)
About the Role We are working with an FE college in Denbighshire that is looking to recruit an
Estates Technician to support the safety, security, and maintenance of its campus facilities. This is a hands‑on, practical role.
As Estates Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting regular security patrols and lock checks — ensuring buildings are secure and safe
- Carrying out fire and first-aid checks, and general safety inspections
- Performing general maintenance work, such as minor repairs, moving furniture, and basic upkeep across campus buildings and grounds
- Assisting with facility set‑ups and moving equipment or furniture as needed
- Supporting any additional caretaking duties required to maintain a clean, safe, accessible campus environment
Typical working hours are
Monday to Thursday (08:30–16:30) and
Friday (08:30–16:00). The initial assignment is for approximately 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on need.
A
full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as the role may require travel around campus sites and external visits.
Who We’re Looking For
Required: - Proven experience in caretaking, estates, maintenance or security roles — ideally within a school, college, or similar facilities environment
- A full UK driving licence and own transport
- Ability and willingness to perform manual tasks, including moving furniture or equipment safely
- A proactive and reliable approach — able to carry out patrols, checks, and maintenance with minimal supervision
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills (i.e. ability to record checks, report faults, complete simple paperwork)
Desirable: - Previous experience working in an educational setting (school, college, campus)
- Basic handyman or multi‑skilled maintenance capabilities (e.g. general repairs, light carpentry, plumbing, decoration)
- Awareness of health and safety, fire safety procedures, and ability to conduct safety checks confidently
- Flexibility to respond to ad hoc maintenance needs, occasional after-hours or weekend tasks if required
What We Offer - Competitive hourly pay (PAYE, weekly)
- A varied role that combines security, maintenance, caretaking and facilities work — ideal for someone who enjoys variety and hands‑on tasks
- Working within a friendly, supportive college environment with a sense of community
- Potential for assignment extension beyond the initial 3‑month period depending on performance and college need
- Opportunity to develop multi‑skilled maintenance experience — useful if you want to build a wider facilities or estates‑management career
Next Steps
If you have the required experience and are interested in this practical, hands‑on Estates Technician opportunity at a college campus,
please apply now. Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly further‑education consultants will call to discuss your suitability and next steps. The college will move quickly for the right candidate — their interview process is straightforward and to the point.
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