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Plymouth College is a leading co-educational school, which has operated at the forefront of independent education since its inception in 1877.  With its excellent programmes for the academic and personal development of pupils, fantastic wellbeing and pastoral care and world- leading performance sports and co-curricular activities, the College produces well-rounded, confident and resilient young people who stand out from the crowd.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, proactive, and professional Transport Technician to join our dedicated transport team. In this dual-aspect role, you will combine technical awareness with exceptional driving standards to ensure our fleet is safe, compliant, and ready for service. Reporting directly to the Logistics and Transport Manager / Deputy Transport Manager, you will work as part of a professional fleet team where this rewarding position effectively balances driving duties on daily routes and off-site fixtures with essential fleet maintenance. The post holder will exercise keen initiative to undertake daily vehicle safety inspections, maintain strict standards of vehicle cleanliness, and proactively manage fleet compliance, defect tracking, and on-site vehicle readiness checks to ensure continuous operational safety.

To excel in this role, you need to work exceptionally well both independently managing fleet readiness on-site and out on the road, as well as acting as a core part of a cooperative transport team. Outstanding time management and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, alongside a natural ability to relate positively to young people, parents, and colleagues. Candidates must be able to reliably travel to the College to meet scheduled morning route start times. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence with Category D1 (or D) entitlement and a current Driver CPC qualification (DQC Card), alongside a commitment to full compliance with all of the School’s policies to safely and securely transport the School’s pupils each day.

This is a part-time, permanent position (term-time only) offered at £13.65 per hour. We are happy to discuss weekly hours and potential shift options based on your availability and our route requirements.

If you would like to find out more before applying, you are welcome to send an informal email enquiry to our Logistics and Transport Manager at transport@plymouthcollege.com
This is a completely optional opportunity to ask any questions you have, check route timings, and explore how the hours might work for you.

The closing date for applications is 17.00hrs BST on Wednesday 5th August 2026.

Interviews are to be held week commencing Monday 17th August 2026.

Full details of this role can be found in the Transport Technician Recruitment Pack.  To apply, please complete the Plymouth College Application Form and email it directly to hr@plymouthcollege.com

Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Plymouth College is a leading co-educational school, which has operated at the forefront of independent education since its inception in 1877.  With its excellent programmes for the academic and personal development of pupils, fantastic wellbeing and pastoral care and world- leading performance sports and co-curricular activities, the College produces well-rounded, confident and resilient young people who stand out from the crowd.

We are seeking to appoint a dependable and thorough Domestic Services Operative to join our operational support team at our Ford Park campus.

As a valued member of the school community, the successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the exceptional presentation, cleanliness, and hygiene of the College. The position involves performing a comprehensive range of domestic duties throughout our facilities, including vacuuming, dusting, damp mopping, and ensuring the meticulous upkeep of hygiene areas.

To excel in this role, candidates must possess a proactive approach and strong time management skills, ensuring all tasks are executed efficiently and in accordance with the College’s high operational standards. Strict adherence to Health and Safety regulations is essential, particularly regarding safe working practices and correct chemical handling procedures. While previous commercial or domestic cleaning experience is desirable, it is not mandatory as full training will
be provided. Most importantly, we require an individual with a conscientious work ethic and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

This is a part-time, permanent position operating on a term-time only basis for 35 weeks per year. The established working hours are Monday to Friday, from 05:00 to 08:30, totaling 17.5 hours per week. In addition to regular term-time hours, the post holder will complete 8 deep cleaning days to be scheduled across the academic year by mutual agreement with the Line Manager.

The hourly rate for this position is £12.71, plus statutory holiday pay.

The closing date for applications is 09.00hrs BST on Friday 31st July 2026.

Interviews are to be held on Friday 7th August 2026.

Full details of this role can be found in the Domestic Services Operative Recruitment Pack.  To apply, please complete the Plymouth College Application Form and email it directly to hr@plymouthcollege.com

Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.