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Estates Technician
Estates - Ashington Campus
Location: |
Northumberland |
Salary: |
£22,302 to £23,552
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Post Type: |
Full Time |
Contract Type: |
Fixed Term
- 6 Months
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Closing Date: |
23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 13 February 2025
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Reference: |
0028-25 |
About the College
Northumberland College is the only college in the county serving, the communities of Northumberland, offering a diverse curriculum from Entry level to Level 6, discrete SEND provision and Apprenticeships.
We have three campuses based in Berwick, Ashington, and Kirkley Hall, and in October 2024 we achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, in addition to being the top Performing Land based College in the Northeast.
Over recent years, the College has invested over £14million in new facilities at its sites, including a £2.5 million STEM Centre at its Ashington campus which is set to become the first pathfinder Gen zero FE College in the UK in 2025/2026
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we are graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and competent individual to work as part of a busy Estates Team who are responsible for operating a number of campuses across the North East region.
Role Responsibilities
- Opening and securing sites
- Carrying out basic repairs
- Completion of planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Setting up furniture as and when required
- Removal of litter and waste daily
- Supervision of contractors and visitors
Qualifications
Essential Skills & Experience
- Use of hand tools
- Manual handing
- Record keeping
Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)
Using bullet points please list only essential skills and experience this candidate must have.
- Working at height
- First aid at work
- IOSH or relevant health and safety experience
- Basic experience of trade work (plumbing/joinery/painting/electrical isolation)
What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive and extensive benefits package.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Please contact Lucy Kerr via email lucy.kerr@northumberland.ac.uk should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.