Estates Team Member

Richard Huish College; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

First aid allowance

Full-time permanent contract

37-hour week

Job summary

Richard Huish College in Taunton invites applications for an Estates Team member responsible for day-to-day maintenance across campus. You will join a supportive team, work on a rota covering early, day and late shifts from 7am to 9:30pm, and play a role in unlocking and securing buildings and grounds.

The role includes being part of the first aid team and receiving on-call payments and a dedicated first aid allowance.

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated Estates Team member.
• Organised, enthusiastic and flexible for a busy college.
• Experience in general maintenance tasks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general day-to-day maintenance tasks.
• Unlock buildings and grounds on the early shift and lock/secure on the late shift.
• Be part of the college's nominated first aid team.
• Receive additional payments for on-call duties and for being a nominated first aider.

Job description

We are currently seeking a reliable and self-motivated Estates Team member to join our Estates Team to assist with day to maintenance at our college. The successful candidate should be organised, enthusiastic and flexible to meet the needs of a busy college. Duties will include carrying out general day-to-day maintenance tasks, being part of the colleges nominated first aid team and unlocking buildings and grounds on the early shift and locking and securing buildings and grounds on the late shift. Receiving additional payments for on call duties and for being a nominated first aider.

The Estates Team, work shifts on a rota of earlies, days & lates 7am - 9.30pm, Monday-Friday with very occasional later evening work and a very small number of weekend shifts across the year for special events such as the college open days. During school holidays shifts are between 8am and 6pm If you want to work in an inspiring environment with students who want to succeed and friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you. You will join a passionate and dedicated team with strong leadership, who are committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues.

Richard Huish College has a strong reputation regionally in its offer of a wide range of A level and vocational courses in Taunton and the surrounding areas in Somerset.

• Salary: Point 8-9 of the Support Staff Salary Scale spine point £26,343-£26,818 (FTE)
• Additional 'on call' and first aid allowance (once qualified) of over £1,500 pa
• Hours: 37 hours a week, all year round, shift pattern between 7am and 9.30pm - occasional Saturdays across the year for special college events and open days
• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Start Date: ASAP
• Closing date: 13th October 2026
• Interview date: 19th October 2026

As part of the shortlisting, Richard Huish College may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary. The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.