Graduate Trainee – Estate Maintenance (2 Positions)

The Estate Maintenance – Graduate Trainee will support the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of estate facilities and grounds while gaining hands-on experience in property maintenance, facilities management, and asset care. This role is designed for recent graduates seeking structured training, practical exposure, and professional development within estate or facilities management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist in routine inspection and maintenance of buildings, utilities, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Help monitor contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely and to standard.
• Assist with basic repairs, fault reporting, and maintenance documentation.
• Support health, safety, and environmental compliance across the estate.
• Participate in asset management, record-keeping, and maintenance reporting.
• Assist in coordinating maintenance schedules and responding to maintenance requests.
• Support sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-control initiatives.
• Attend training sessions, site meetings, and professional development activities.
• Drive your own personal development plan to increase job effectiveness.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
• Structured on-the-job training under experienced estate or facilities professionals.
• Exposure to building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and general maintenance).
• Development of technical, operational, and administrative skills.
• Opportunities to progress into permanent Estate Maintenance or Facilities roles upon successful completion.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Recent graduate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in estate maintenance and facilities operations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of health and safety principles.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Internship or placement experience in maintenance
• Must be well-versed in installation practices and requirements for high-rise buildings.
• Basic technical knowledge of building services or maintenance systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or maintenance management systems

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Time management and organisation
• Practical and analytical thinking
• Professional attitude and reliability

Contract Type

• Graduate Trainee Programme – Fixed Term – 12 months

INVITATION

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please use the link below to apply;

careers.dfcugroup.com

Once there, click on “Career Opportunities” to get started. (We recommend using Google Chrome for the best experience.)

Deadline: Friday 23^rd January 2026

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that all recruitment terms and conditions as stated in the HR Policies and Procedures Manual shall apply.