General Estates Assistant – Full-Time
Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Buckinghamshire
Hours: 40 hours per week (08:00 – 17:00)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for a reliable and flexible General Estates Assistant to support the day-to-day maintenance, grounds, cleaning, and operational needs of a busy educational environment.
This is a varied hands-on role suited to someone practical, proactive, and capable of supporting both maintenance and grounds teams across a large site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with general maintenance tasks and compliance checks
- Supporting grounds maintenance including gardening, sports pitches, and outdoor areas
- Preparing facilities and outdoor spaces for events and activities
- Carrying out general cleaning and upkeep duties across buildings and communal areas
- Supporting with opening and locking buildings, alarms, and site security procedures
- Using tools, machinery, vehicles, and equipment safely following training
- Assisting with porterage duties including moving furniture, equipment, and deliveries
- Supporting traffic, parking, and site operations when required
- Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring health & safety standards are maintained
- Working flexibly to support operational requirements, including occasional evenings or weekends
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous estates, caretaking, maintenance, grounds, or facilities experience preferred
- Practical approach with good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual tasks
- Flexible and reliable attitude toward working hours
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Meals provided during term time
- Training and PPE provided
- Five weeks annual leave
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What Maintanence experience do you have ?
- Do you have a driving licence
- when are you available to start
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What maintanence expereince do you have ?
- When are you available to start
- Do you have a driving licence
Work Location: In person
