Facilities and Stores Technician
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,266.32 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education Training Collective |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0001516 |
Summary
Who we are?
Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.
As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit- we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Facilities & Stores Technician to join our Estates team. This role plays a key part in ensuring our buildings, facilities, and stores operations run smoothly across all of our sites.
As part of the central Estates team, you will provide hands-on support across the organisation, carrying out facilities maintenance tasks, managing stores and stock, and responding to day-to-day operational needs. The role covers multiple sites, so regular travel is an essential requirement.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and confident communication abilities. They will be willing to learn, develop, and adapt within a varied operational role. Experience in facilities services or safety systems is desirable.
Candidates with knowledge and experience in hard services facilities, along with an understanding of health and safety, will be well suited to this role. Full systems training will be provided. The position also involves carrying out basic preventative maintenance tasks and taking responsibility for Stores operations and goods-inwards processes.
We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
Free on-site parking
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schem
Free 27/4 online GP access for you and your dependants
Career development opportunities for progression
Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
Schedule
The Group operates Monday to Friday, and this role is worked on a shift rota basis to ensure Estates cover across all sites.
The Facilities & Stores Technician may be required to work a mixture of early morning and evening shifts, with occasional weekend working to support operational and service needs. Shift patterns will be planned in advance as part of a team rota. Flexibility is essential for this role, as working hours may vary to meet the requirements of the Group.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 27th February 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.
As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit- we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Facilities & Stores Technician to join our Estates team. This role plays a key part in ensuring our buildings, facilities, and stores operations run smoothly across all of our sites.
As part of the central Estates team, you will provide hands-on support across the organisation, carrying out facilities maintenance tasks, managing stores and stock, and responding to day-to-day operational needs. The role covers multiple sites, so regular travel is an essential requirement.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and confident communication abilities. They will be willing to learn, develop, and adapt within a varied operational role. Experience in facilities services or safety systems is desirable.
Candidates with knowledge and experience in hard services facilities, along with an understanding of health and safety, will be well suited to this role. Full systems training will be provided. The position also involves carrying out basic preventative maintenance tasks and taking responsibility for Stores operations and goods-inwards processes.
We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
Free on-site parking
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schem
Free 27/4 online GP access for you and your dependants
Career development opportunities for progression
Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
Schedule
The Group operates Monday to Friday, and this role is worked on a shift rota basis to ensure Estates cover across all sites.
The Facilities & Stores Technician may be required to work a mixture of early morning and evening shifts, with occasional weekend working to support operational and service needs. Shift patterns will be planned in advance as part of a team rota. Flexibility is essential for this role, as working hours may vary to meet the requirements of the Group.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 27th February 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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