Estates Maintenance operative

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.

To apply, please complete the online application form via our careers page. Pay particular attention to the supporting statement, including how you meet each of the essential criteria.

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early application is encouraged.

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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Job DescriptionWindsor 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. Estates Maintenance OperativeAs 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.We are looking for someone with good all-round maintenance and practical skills, with experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance. You will be confident diagnosing faults and finding practical solutions, have a good understanding of safe working practices and be able to organise and prioritise your workload effectively. Strong communication and customer service skills are also important, as you will work with colleagues, students, contractors and visitors across the College.A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. A recognised trade qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.About UsThe 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). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each yearFor further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution Free on-site parking at all sites Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses Cycle to Work Scheme Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley CollegePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 28th August 2026.

• Interview dates to be confirmed after the closing date. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS
and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process. Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.JBRP1_UKTJ