Estates Technician

You will work as part of the Estates Team to ensure that the College buildings and grounds are always well maintained, tidy and kept safe. Applicants will work both indoors and outdoors, undertaking a diverse workload. Some of the duties that the role requires are as follows:

• Undertake building maintenance and repairs within capability.
• Maintain college grounds to a high standard, ensuring grounds are litter free.
• Set up rooms for various types of teaching and events.
• Moving fixtures, fittings and equipment around the campus
• Unlock and lock buildings at appropriate times, including disarming and setting of alarms and access systems.
• Undertake statutory compliance testing and maintain logs of all checks.
• Driving College vehicles, following completion of driving assessment.
• Some evening and weekend cover may be required in connection with college events and lettings., Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.
• If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will also be required.
• Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Our commitment to Safeguarding, EDI and Sustainability:
• East Sussex College (ESC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• We are an inclusive employer and actively champion equity and diversity in every aspect of our culture and operations. These values are central to our culture and a key part of our success strategy for individuals and for our college.
• ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
• We are a Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and are committed to the Mental Health Charter.
• We are committed to obtaining Wellbeing, Menopause at Work and EDI accreditation.
• We have committed to being a carbon neutral employer by 2030.
Recruitment Agencies We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.

East Sussex College is one of the largest further education colleges in East Sussex providing high-quality teaching and training to thousands of students across our campuses in Lewes, Eastbourne, Hastings, Ore and Newhaven. We employ over 1000 talented staff in a variety of full/part-time roles and we're passionate about recruiting inspirational and motivated people who want to make a difference. We understand that supporting our staff is key to our success and are therefore committed to providing them with the opportunity to enhance their skills and develop their career with us.


• A competitive salary, a wide range of generous benefits, as well as flexible working opportunities.
• Rewarding employment in a high performing, professional environment, working with over 1,200 like-minded and friendly colleagues.
• Continuing Professional Development, with access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development.
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of students of all ages within the largest Further Education (FE) College in East Sussex (judged GOOD by Ofsted in 2021)., In return for your commitment and energy, we provide a competitive Further Education pay rate and salary, generous annual leave, flexible working, discount schemes and access to our continued professional development programme.