Estates Technician

Education Partnership; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ashington is looking for a motivated individual to join the Estates Team. This role involves maintaining the security and operation of multiple campuses, performing basic repairs, and managing external contractors. The ideal candidate should have experience in basic trades and be prepared to work towards qualifications in Maths and English. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance and a supportive work culture focused on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (35-48 days)

Flexible working options

Pension scheme options

Retail discounts

Dental and eye care plans

Wellbeing support platform

Free parking

Free Gym access

Qualifications

• Experience in Estates/Facilities Management is preferred.
• Ability to deal with graffiti/vandalism.
• Flexibility to work in line with college opening hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the estates team across all college campuses.
• Support the daily operation and availability of college sites.
• Ensure high levels of health and safety at nominated sites.
• Improve service standards and provide a customer-focused experience.

Skills

Basic trades experience (plumbing/joinery/painting)

Use of hand tools

Monitoring contractors

Working at height

Education

Level 2 Maths and English

Tools

Driving license

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 09 January 2026

Reference: 0843-25-R

Please note, this position may close early if we receive a high volume of applications

About the College

Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose‑built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.

Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.

The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region.

Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.

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 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.

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.

Responsibilities will include the opening/securing of sites, basic repairs, completion of a planned preventative maintenance schedule, setting up of furniture as and when required, the removal of external litter/rubbish daily and the supervision of contractors/visitors.

Additional duties include dealing with graffiti/vandalism and snow/ice clearance of designated areas during the winter months.

Role Responsibilities

• To operate as part of the estates team in the care, security and operation of ‘all’ college buildings and grounds at any college campus.
• To support the Team Leader / Head of Estates in the daily operation and availability of all college sites.
• To work with Team Leader / Head of Estates to ensure nominated site(s) continually maintain high levels of health and safety.
• To work with Team Leader / Head of Estates to ensure nominated site(s) operate efficiently and effectively at all times.
• To operate flexibly and in line with college opening hours and business demands (commercial activities).
• To adopt a proactive approach towards improving service standards year on year, with strong emphasis on providing a professional and memorable customer focussed experience.

Qualifications

• Possess or be prepared to work towards Level 2 Maths and English
• A valid driving licence
• Use of hand tools
• Previous experience of basic trades e.g. plumbing/joinery/painting
• Monitoring contractors
• Previously employed within Estates/Facilities Management
• Working at Height

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 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, (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 digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

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 [e-mail] should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.