Estates Officer / Facilities Technician

Estates Officer / Facilities Technician Poole £26,000 - £30,000 + Pension + Life Insurance + EAP + Training & Development + Progression Opportunities + Additional Benefits Excellent opportunity for somebody with general maintenance or trades experience to join a stable and supportive organisation offering long-term progression, training opportunities, and a varied hands-on role within a professional educational environment. This organisation is a well-established and community-focused educational group committed to providing safe, welcoming, and well-maintained facilities for students, staff, and visitors. They pride themselves on creating a positive working environment where teamwork, development, and high standards are valued across the organisation. In this role, you'll support the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of the school estate, carrying out first-fix repairs, general maintenance tasks, and supporting the smooth running of the site. You'll also work closely with subcontractors, visitors, and suppliers on site, helping ensure the facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-presented The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance or trades experience alongside a positive and approachable attitude. You'll be comfortable working hands-on, communicating with contractors and visitors, and keen to continue developing your skills through further training and progression opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative estates team where you can build a long-term career, develop technically, and play an important role in maintaining an excellent environment for students and staff. The Role: *Carry out first-fix repairs and general maintenance across the school site. *Support the upkeep and presentation of buildings, facilities, and grounds. *Assist with the coordination and supervision of subcontractors on site. *Act as a professional and approachable first point of contact for visitors and contractors. *Work closely with the estates and site management team on day-to-day operations. *Undertake in-house and external training opportunities to develop technical skills. The Person: *General maintenance or trades experience. *Practical and hands-on with good problem-solving ability. *Comfortable dealing with visitors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site. *Keen to learn and develop through ongoing training. *Reliable, approachable, and able to work well within a team. *Must live within a commutable distance to Poole Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates