Estates Team Member

Estates Team Member

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.

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.

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.

Contract

Full time, permanent

Start Date

ASAP

Closing date

9am, 15th June 2026

Interview date

Tuesday 22nd 2026Please provide a full employment history since leaving education and explain any gaps in your employment history and include dates. CVs and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Please read the application guidance notes and the letter to applicants.

Richard Huish College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

These posts require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of the shortlisting, Richard Huish College may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidanceThe 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.

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.