Estates and Facilities Assistant
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Organisation: FE College in Rotherham
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £25,456 per annum + benefits.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an Estates and Facilities Assistant to join a busy and professional Estates team at a leading FE College in Rotherham.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the college environment is safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors. This is a varied, hands-on position that requires excellent teamwork, a proactive approach, and a commitment to delivering high standards across the campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operation of the college's estates and facilities services.
- Carry out routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs across college buildings and grounds.
- Assist with room setups, furniture moves, and event preparations.
- Undertake regular health and safety, security, and site inspections.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facilities-related issues.
- Support contractors on site and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience in a facilities, estates, maintenance, caretaker, site assistant, or similar role.
- Possess practical maintenance and DIY skills.
- Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities to contribute to the success of a thriving further education college.
Protocol:
The Protocol Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.
All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.