Graduate Trainee – Estate Maintenance job at DFCU Bank

Background

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

Additional Notes

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Time management and organisation
• Practical and analytical thinking
• Professional attitude and reliability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or maintenance management systems

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
• Recent graduate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in estate maintenance and facilities operations.
• 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