Estates Technician

Cirencester College; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

On-site fitness suite

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Job summary

Cirencester College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, is seeking an Estates Technician to support and manage estate duties across the campus. The role requires initiative, reliability and the ability to work both independently and within a busy team under the Head of Estates and Environment.

You will lead on sourcing resources and quotes for key skill areas such as vehicle maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, groundworks, and electrics, contributing to a safe, well-maintained campus environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and trustworthy candidate for an Estates Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Support estate duties across Cirencester College campus.
• Lead on sourcing resources and quotes for vehicle maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, groundworks and electrics.
• Work as part of a team and under your own initiative to maintain College facilities.

Job description

Estates Technician

Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Salary: £24,792 - £26,363, plus £2000 shift allowance and £1,032 weekend allowance

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Required start date: 01st November 2026

About the Role

Cirencester College is looking for a reliable and trustworthy Estates Technician to take on estate duties around the busy College.

Joining a busy and friendly team, the position would suit someone who enjoys an all-rounder role that offers variety and working under your own initiative and as part of a team. Reporting to the Head of Estates and Environment, you will support the whole College by completing routine and reactive tasks.

The role will include responsibility to allow the successful candidate to lead on sourcing resources and quotes for two key skill areas in the department, such as vehicle maintenance, college driving procedures (MIDAS), carpentry, plumbing, groundworks, and electrics.

Work Pattern and Allowances

• Early Shift: Mon-Thurs 7am-3pm, Fri 7am - 2:30pm
• Middle Shift (2 shifts): Mon- Thurs 10am - 6pm, Fri 10am - 5:30pm
• Late Shift: Mon - Wed 1:30pm - 9:30pm, Thurs 12 Noon - 8pm, Fri 12:30 pm - 8pm

The role will be on a 4-week shift pattern for which an allowance is made. The role also includes an on-call allowance.

Application Details

Closing Date: 29th October 2026, noon — we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Due to the large number of applications, we are only able to contact candidates selected for interview.

Benefits

• LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance)
• Sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking
• On-site fitness suite
• Refectory
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Additional Information

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.