Senior Estate Technician (Hinckley&H'Brk)
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, NWSLC - Hinckley Campus, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade F (SP21 – SP24) £26,732 -£29,199
What skills and experience we're looking for
We're looking for a Senior Technician to join our Estates Team, supporting our Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses. The successful candidate may also be required to work across other College sites when operationally required.
Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong practical skills and the ability to coordinate day-to-day operational activities? Do you take pride in maintaining safe, secure and welcoming environments?
As a Senior Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our campuses through maintenance, repairs, contractor supervision, portering duties and operational support. Working closely with the Estates Team, you will help ensure our facilities are maintained to a high standard and provide an excellent environment for staff, learners and visitors.
This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead operational activities, coordinate resources and contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of our College estate.
What skills are we looking for:
- Proven practical experience in a hands-on maintenance role with skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing and general repairs.
- Experience of coordinating operational activities, contractors and team members.
- Knowledge of routine building maintenance, security procedures, fire safety systems and emergency processes.
- Experience of working within a technical or maintenance environment.
- Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance issues.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team
What the college offers its staff
Why Should You Apply?
- Role is a Grade F, where Salary Spinal Points ranges from 21 to 24, which are valued at £26,732 to £29,199 per annum for 1 FTE.
- 25 day Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and additional closure days.
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Excellent staff development opportunities.
- Family-friendly policies and benefits.
- Employee Health Cash back scheame
- Employee Assistance Provider
- Cycle to Work and Employee Tech Scheame
- The opportunity to work within a supportive team making a visible impact on the College environment.
Further information about the job
As a Senior Technician, you will take a leading role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the campus, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard. You will coordinate operational activities, oversee maintenance and repair work, support site security, monitor compliance requirements and work closely with contractors to ensure College health and safety standards are met. The role also includes responsibility for inspections, statutory checks, equipment management and you will make a direct contribution to providing an outstanding environment for our learners, staff and wider community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- human.resources@nwslc.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 03300583346
NWSLC has several campuses in the Warwickshire, Coventry, and Leicestershire regions. Our excellent facilities and strong partnerships with major employers and universities, builds our local and international relationships, facilitating our college as a sought-after place to study and work for thousands of young people and adults.
We have talented staff that teach our students and many that work behind the scenes to keep the college functioning. Our staff work together throughout the college with departments such as curriculum, pastoral support, engagement teams, admissions, finance, HR and Marketing.
Arranging a visit to North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email human.resources@nwslc.ac.uk.
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