Our Businesses
Scampston Estate is a modern and diversified rural estate near Malton in North Yorkshire with a range of different businesses:
- St Quintin Estates – a large portfolio of cottages and farmhouses set across two Estates near Malton & Driffield.
- Scampston Walled Garden – an award-winning visitor attraction with Café.
- Scampston Hall – an exquisite regency house which is open to the public.
- Scampston Park Lodges – our luxury holiday lodges for sale.
- Park Events – our ‘Capability’ Brown parkland is available to hire for events.
- Christmas Trees – selling home grown Christmas trees.
Scampston Estate (near Malton) and Lowthorpe & Harpham Estate (near Driffield) represent a diverse rural business comprising interests in agriculture, horticulture, tourism, property management, arboriculture, and field sports.
The main aspect of your role will include the day-to-day maintenance of the Estate’s property portfolio at Scampston including Scampston Hall, around 40 tenanted cottages & farmhouses, farm buildings, Conservatory, Café and Walled Gardens.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a reliable, enthusiastic, and hard-working Maintenance Assistant to join Scampston Estate. The successful candidate will support the Maintenance Person in the upkeep and development of the Estate and its buildings, helping to provide a high-quality and efficient maintenance service.
This role would suit someone who is keen to learn and develop practical skills, with some previous experience desirable but not essential. You will work alongside the Maintenance Person and wider Estate team, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of tasks.
Your responsibilities
- Assisting with planned and reactive maintenance across the Estate.
- Supporting general repair and maintenance tasks including painting, basic plumbing, joinery, and general upkeep.
- Helping to carry out routine maintenance checks to ensure properties are well maintained.
- Working alongside the Maintenance Person and Estate Management team to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
- Always maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Assisting in ensuring safe working practices are followed, including use of risk assessments and method statements.
Skills & Experience
The applicant must have the following attributes:
- Some practical or hands-on experience (maintenance, construction, or similar desirable).
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills
- A strong work ethic and a positive, “can-do” attitude.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Friendly, approachable, and personable manner.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail and pride in their work.
- Proactive and reliable approach to tasks.
Working hours
Your usual working hours will be Monday to Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Driving license required.
Salary: £13 per hour.
Benefits:
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Access to company pension scheme including employer contribution.
- Free entry to Scampston Walled Garden and Parkland for yourself and family
- Staff discount in the Café and plant nursery
- Access to staff passes for other Houses, Castles and Gardens throughout Yorkshire
- Free on-site parking
- Training and development opportunities for the right candidate
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
