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Fabric Engineer – Join a Well-Established Team with Clear Progression

Location: An Ofsted-rated college in Northamptonshire
Salary: £24,378 - £26,601 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 18:00 (option for 08:30 – 17:00)

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a stable role with career development opportunities? This Estates Support Officer position offers hands-on maintenance work across a well-maintained college estate, with excellent benefits and funded training opportunities to enhance your skill set.

The Role

As an Estates Support Officer, you will be responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of the college’s buildings and grounds. Your day-to-day duties will include:

Plant and building maintenance
Bulb replacements, leaky tap repairs, and patch painting
Basic plumbing, toilet repairs, and carpentry tasks such as hanging doors
Litter picking and cleaning
Driving a trailer for refuse collection and site transportation (including to another site) What You’ll Need

Level 2 qualification in a trade (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry)
At least five years of hands-on trades experience
Full UK driving licence with the ability to tow a trailer
Experience in a similar role (caretaker, fabric engineer, maintenance technician, maintenance engineer)
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning
Must undergo an enhanced DBS check including the child barred list prior to commencing employment What’s in It for You?

33 days annual leave + bank holidays and Christmas closure
23.8% government pension contribution
Structured training to allow you to deputise in higher roles
Funded trade courses, including electrical and plumbing qualifications
A well-established team with clear career progression opportunities Next Steps

Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.
Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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