Job Description

Facilities Officer - Wiltshire College & University Centre
Location: Cross College / Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Salary: 25,522 per annum (Professional Services Grade 5) **Pay award pending**
Closing Date: 09/12/25
Have a background in a trade or practical, hands-on work? Looking for a stable role where your skills really matter? Join us as a Facilities Officer and help keep our campus safe, welcoming and running smoothly for our learners and staff.
Whether you come from maintenance, construction, engineering, electrical, plumbing or a similar field, your experience will be valued and put to good use every day.
The Role

• Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Part of a team of three working rotating early / day / late shifts
• Usually Monday-Friday, with occasional flexibility to support College activity

You'll use your practical skills to carry out maintenance, support inspections, help set up rooms and events, and ensure our sites stay safe, compliant and in good working order.
Day-to-day, you'll:

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks
• Support statutory checks and contractor visits
• Assist with room setups, equipment moves and campus operations
• Help keep our spaces tidy, safe and ready for use

What You'll Bring

• Practical skills from a trade or hands-on role
• A calm, helpful approach to solving day-to-day issues
• Good communication and a customer-focused mindset
• Reliability, teamwork and pride in your work

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, working with their hands, and being part of a supportive team.
What We Offer

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, plus paid Christmas closure
• A friendly and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career
• A meaningful role where your work helps our college community every single day

If you're looking for a steady, rewarding role where you can use your practical strengths and feel part of something positive, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the Facilities team at Wiltshire College & University Centre.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
INDAD
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.
We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.

Skills Required