Salary: £25,205 – £28,282 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (rota basis including morning, day, evening and occasional weekend work)
Location: Chester Campus
We are seeking an Estates and Facilities Officer to join our team at our Chester Campus. This is an excellent opportunity to provide general maintenance and repair of College premises in order to ensure a quality service for learners, visitors, customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking general maintenance and repair of College premises and grounds;
• Identification/reporting of minor defects to be resolved in accordance with the Estates and Facilities team’s maintenance and repair programme;
• Providing a responsive service to support the College’s needs in relation to its premises and grounds;
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines whilst carrying out all duties; and
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
• First Aid at Work Certificate (or be willing to undertake);
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Work experience in a maintenance role or within the construction trade; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

PLEASE SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION ATTACHED FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 09:00 on 21 May 2025.
Interviews will take place in June 2025.

ABOUT US

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.
Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.
The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

• Undertaking general maintenance and repair of College premises and grounds;
• Identification/reporting of minor defects to be resolved in accordance with the Estates and Facilities team’s maintenance and repair programme;
• Providing a responsive service to support the College’s needs in relation to its premises and grounds;
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines whilst carrying out all duties; and
• Promote the welfare of children and young people