Estates Technician

Estates Technician Estates - Bede Location: Sunderland
Salary: £25,949 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 13 October 2026
Reference: 0767-26 About The College Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students. The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals. Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding Our Journey & Values As an employer, we prioritise 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. Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives If you're making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers. In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government's targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects. Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy. Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

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• Targeted Retention Incentive - Targeted Retention Incentive About The Candidate We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable individual to join our busy and dedicated Estates Team. You will take pride in providing a safe, clean and welcoming environment for our learners, staff and visitors, and demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to your work. The ideal candidate will be practical, hardworking and flexible, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be comfortable working in a varied and fast paced environment where no two days are the same, and will always maintain a professional and customer focused approach. Experience within estates, facilities or maintenance environments would be beneficial, however attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are equally important to this role. About The Role Working as part of a close knit Estates Team, you will support the day to day operation of the college's campuses by assisting in the delivery of a wide range of estates and facilities services. This is a varied and hands on role involving campus opening and closing, general site upkeep, basic maintenance tasks, planned preventive maintenance, room set ups, waste management and ensuring the overall presentation, safety and functionality of our buildings and grounds. No two days are the same, and the role requires a proactive and flexible approach to support the smooth running of the college environment for learners, staff and visitors. Role Responsibilities
• Opening and securing of college premises
• Carrying out basic repairs
• Completion of planned preventive maintenance schedules
• Setting up furniture as and when required
• Removal of litter and waste daily
• Supervision of contractors and visitors Qualifications
• A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites to cover a shift system between 06:00 and 23:00 Essential Skills & Experience
• Use of hand tool
• Manual handling
• Accurate record keeping Desirable Skills & Experience
• Working at height
• First aid at work
• Asbestos awareness
• Basic trade skills (plumbing, joinery, painting etc.) What's in it for you? Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Further details: Job Description Email details to a friend