Location: Stamford
Salary: £24,080 - £24,588 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | 37 hours per week | All Year Round
Interaction Recruitment are Hiring!
Interaction Recruitment are looking for a reliable and proactive Estates Officer (Caretaker) to join our client's Estates team in Stamford.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll play a key part in maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment. If you have experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities, or building services and enjoy a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Opening and securing buildings on a rota basis.
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
Completing minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, fittings, and equipment.
Monitoring and operating security, fire alarm, and heating systems.
Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergency situations.
Undertaking porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment.
Supporting cleaning, waste management, and recycling activities.
Maintaining safe external areas, including gritting and snow clearance during adverse weather.
Driving company vehicles, including vans and minibuses where required.
Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service across the site.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
Previous experience in a caretaking, estates, maintenance, or facilities role.
Practical skills in at least one trade, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and decorating, joinery, or general building maintenance.
Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable
Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade.
Full UK driving licence.
First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
Previous experience as a key holder.
Knowledge of heating, fire alarm, and security systems.
Working Hours
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern:
Term Time
Early: 6:45am – 2:45pm, Monday to Friday
Late:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:30pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 1:30pm – 9:30pm
Non-Term Time
Early: 6:45am – 2:45pm
Late: 10:00am – 6:00pm
The role also includes:
Rotational cover at an additional site (8:00am – 4:30pm).
Occasional evening work for events, with time off in lieu.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £24,080 - £24,588 per annum
Local Government Pension Scheme
30 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional concessionary days.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Permanent, full-time position.
Supportive working environment.
Apply Today
If you're a practical, dependable individual with a positive attitude and a passion for maintaining buildings and facilities, we'd love to hear from you.
Interaction Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Apply today to be considered
Salary description
£24080.00 - £24588.00 per year