Who we are?
Located in the heart of the Tees Valley, Bede Sixth Form College is thriving and continues to build on its success. We are proud to have recently achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. As a leading provider of Further Education, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional teaching and support to our students, empowering them to reach their highest potential. Our innovative and destination driven Sixth Form offers a wide range of both A-level and vocational provision to the community.
As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit- we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Technician to join our Estates team reporting to our Head of Estates. The Estates team work across all of our sites to ensure safe, comfortable and operational environments, whilst based out of one site the ability to travel to all sites within the group is beneficial to develop knowledge of the group and the estates.
Estates Technician's assist in ensuring the effective and efficient running of the premises, highlighting and, where possible, repairing or recording as works required. Assist in Emergency Plans and Fire Evacuations, work on a shift system to ensure full supervision during college hours (inc evenings and weekends)
The ideal candidate will have problem solving skills, the ability to work to high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, confident communication skills and be willing to learn and develop.
The role is based at Bede Sixth Form minimum travel may be required to cover emergencies at Redcar and Stockton.
This role involves acting as a key holder to ensure the security and safety of the college premises, staff, students, and visitors. It includes supporting Site Supervisors with building and grounds maintenance, carrying out basic repairs, opening and closing the site, and conducting regular inspections to report required works. The post holder also responds to emergencies such as fire, flood, or break-ins, works shifts including evenings and weekends to maintain supervision, and supports the implementation of health and safety policies, alongside any other duties appropriate to the role.
We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
- Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
- Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
- Free on-site parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
- Free Online 24/7 GP access for you and your dependants
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
- Career development opportunities for progression
- Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
- Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
- Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
- Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
- Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
- Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
- Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
- Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
- The Group operates Monday to Friday, and this role is worked on a shift rota basis to ensure Estates cover across all sites. The Facilities Technician may be required to work a mixture of early morning and evening shifts, with occasional weekend working to support operational and service needs. Shift patterns will be planned in advance as part of a team rota.
- Flexibility is essential for this role, as working hours may vary to meet the requirements of the Group.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 15th July 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [email protected] or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
- note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
