Site Maintenance Technician

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Minehead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Site Maintenance Technician, where your practical skills will help create a safe and inspiring environment for students and staff. This role goes beyond maintenance; it's about enhancing the academy's grounds and facilities. You will be responsible for keeping spaces clean and compliant, working collaboratively with contractors and colleagues. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values diversity and offers flexible working options, generous benefits, and a commitment to your well-being. Make a real impact every day in a role that truly matters.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Employee Reward Scheme

Free on-site parking

Access to retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gyms

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or groundskeeping is essential.
• Ability to perform practical hands-on work and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and outdoor spaces to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Carry out essential checks and repairs as needed.
• Support safety, security, and emergency responses.

Skills

Practical hands-on work

Problem-solving

Maintenance experience

Groundskeeping experience

Tools

Lawn mower

Paintbrush

Toolbox

Job description

Join Our Team as a Site Maintenance Technician!

Are you practical, proactive, and passionate about keeping things running smoothly? Do you love working outdoors, fixing things, and making a real difference every single day? If so - we want to hear from you!

West Somerset College is looking for a dedicated Site Maintenance Technician to help keep our Academy grounds and facilities safe, clean, and inspiring for students and staff alike. This is more than just maintenance - it's about making an impact in an environment where students come first, and teamwork makes the difference.

Our team is expanding and we have multiple positions, with various working patterns available up to 37 hours per week.

What You ll Do

• Keep our buildings and outdoor spaces looking their best
• Carry out essential checks and repairs
• Support with safety, security, and emergency responses
• Work with contractors and colleagues to deliver top-notch site services
• Help our school stay compliant, efficient, and welcoming every day

You ll Thrive If You

• Enjoy practical hands-on work and problem-solving
• Have experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, or a similar role
• Take pride in doing things right and keeping things safe
• Can handle a mower, paintbrush, or toolbox with confidence

What we offer:

• Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of over 23%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high-street discounts & Staff Wellbeing Centre
• Free on-site parking

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 16th May 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.