Estates Technician

The Henley College; Henley-on-Thames; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Henley College in Henley-on-Thames is seeking an Estates Technician to join our Premises & Estates team. This part-time, permanent role is 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 3pm to 8pm, year-round.

You will help maintain buildings, grounds, and facilities to keep the campus safe, welcoming and well-presented for students, staff and visitors. You will perform routine maintenance, assist with event setups, and support security procedures while working as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, grounds or facilities maintenance.
• Ability to carry out practical repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and improvements to College buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Support upkeep of external areas through grounds maintenance and seasonal duties.
• Assist with room set-ups and event preparations.
• Support building security and ensure facilities remain safe and operational.
• Receive deliveries and work with contractors as required.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Education

Maintenance qualification

Job description

# Estates TechnicianEmployer: The Henley CollegeLocation: Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £25,558.00 (£13,815.15 pro-rated)Posted: 20th October 2026Expires: 8th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580539* Share :* Print**Estates Technician****THE HENLEY COLLEGE****Location** Henley-on-Thames**Salary** Support Scale 4, £25,558.00 (pro-rated to £17,268.93) 0.675676 FTE**Contract Type Permanent**, 25 hours a week Monday to Friday 3pm to 8pm, all year round.Working: Part-Time**About the Role**Are you practical, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards? We are looking for an enthusiastic Estates Technician to join our Premises & Estates team and help ensure our College environment remains safe, secure and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.The successful candidate will support the maintenance, presentation and day-to-day operation of the College estate across our sites. This is a varied, hands-on role involving building maintenance, grounds upkeep, event support and general facilities management. You will work as part of a dedicated team, helping to ensure that our buildings and outdoor spaces provide an excellent environment for learning and work.**Main Responsibilities**• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and improvements to College buildings, grounds and facilities.• Undertake general maintenance tasks including decorating, minor carpentry, plumbing and repairs within competency levels.• Support the upkeep of external areas through grounds maintenance, litter collection and seasonal duties.• Assist with room set-ups, furniture moves and preparations for College events, open days and lettings.• Support building security through site opening and closing procedures and ensuring facilities remain safe and operational.• Receive and distribute deliveries, support refurbishment projects and work alongside contractors and College colleagues as required.• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment by following Health & Safety procedures and supporting emergency response arrangements.**About You****Essential:**• Experience of building, grounds or facilities maintenance.• Experience of carrying out practical repairs and maintenance tasks.• Good practical and problem-solving skills. [• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.• Good communication and interpersonal skills.• Ability to undertake physically demanding duties, including lifting and outdoor working.• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.**Desirable:**• Relevant maintenance, trade or facilities qualification.• Full UK Driving Licence.• Experience of working in an educational environment.• Experience supporting events, facilities operations or room set-ups.**Why Join Us?**The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Located in the **HEART** of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - **High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork (HEART) - are central to everything we do.****As part of our team, you'll benefit from:**• Local Government Pension Scheme.• 5 minutes' walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames on the banks of the River Thames.• 24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our Employee Assistance Programme.**The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.****#QUESTIONSEEKGROW**### AttachmentsEstates Technician JD 2026 format### Safeguarding Statement:The Henley 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.