Estates Maintenance Operative
Date Posted: 2026-08-16
Location: Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2, GB
Closing Date: 2026-09-15
Job Description
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Estates Maintenance Operative to join our Estates team at Slough & Langley College on a full-time basis, with travel to our Windsor and Strodes campuses as required.
This role pays on our Support Scale from I23 (£30,888) up to I25 (£32,706) per annum, which is dependent on experience and qualifications.
Role Overview
As an Estates Maintenance Operative, you will provide a high-quality maintenance service, helping to ensure our buildings, grounds, equipment and learning environments are safe, secure and maintained to an excellent standard.
You will carry out a mixture of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, undertaking a broad range of practical works including carpentry and joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating, flooring, door and lock repairs, and general building maintenance. You will also support refurbishment and improvement projects across the College.
Working as part of our wider Estates team, you will carry out routine building and site inspections, respond to maintenance requests, and support important health and safety and compliance activities. You will also assist with contractors working on site, room and event setups, and the general upkeep of college facilities.
Candidate Requirements
- Good all-round maintenance and practical skills, with experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
- Confidence in diagnosing faults and finding practical solutions.
- Good understanding of safe working practices.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
- A recognised trade qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience is advantageous.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across four main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode’s College (Egham), and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). We prioritize the learner in all we do and operate in state-of-the-art learning environments, delivering education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 24.3% employer contribution
- Free on-site parking at all sites
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to subsidised leisure courses
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
- Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
- Health & wellbeing benefits including gym discounts, staff counselling, and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College
Additional Information
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 28th August 2026. Interview dates to be confirmed after the closing date.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, along with other legally required checks as part of the safeguarding process.
We work with trusted recruitment agencies and do not acknowledge unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our approved PSL.
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