Estates Technicians

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our team of Estates Technicians, supporting services across the college to maintain our fantastic campus and create a positive student experience.

Estates Technicians

Working Monday to Wednesday (7am to 7.30pm) plus open weekends across the year

You will contribute to the maintenance and security of cross college assets through routine maintenance, cleaning and security duties.

Key Responsibilities

Key Duties include:

Undertaking maintenance, cleaning and security of all college assets.
Contributing to the safety and security of the campus at times when college management are off the premises.
Contributing to the safety of college assets, students and staff through the provision of first responder services:
- First Aid response
- Security patrols/inspections and response
- Incident response
- Locking up and the setting of alarms
- Testing and operation of alarm systems
- Response to distress alarms
Ensuring routine works schedules, tasks and reports are completed.

Relevant experience in a caretaking and/or maintenance role
Operational experience of working with intruder and fire detection and alarm systems
Ability to undertake basic property maintenance and emergency repairs
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to relate and communicate in a professional way with staff and the diverse groups of students as well as visitors
Possession of or willingness to undertake relevant training including health & safety, first aid and mental health first aid

Northern College, the only adult residential college in Yorkshire, is in a unique position to be able to offer the essential skills adults need and employers want. Our mission is to inspire positive change through adult education. Working closely with our community, voluntary and employer partners we will provide outstanding teaching and learning on our campus based in the grade 1 listed Wentworth Castle. Surrounded by 500 acres of National Trust gardens and parkland we are in a fantastic location to support our adult learners to achieve their potential. Find out more at www.northern.ac.uk

Access to the LGPS pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Up to 35 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) plus college closure between Christmas and New Year
Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including access to Occupational Health services and Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
Career development and progression opportunities and access to support for professional development
Flexible working opportunities
Free on-site parking
Free Gym membership with Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL)
Free access to 500 acres of surrounding National Trust gardens and parkland