The successful candidate will be hard working, reliable, good humoured and confident, with a solid background in maintenance and land management. They will have an aptitude for dealing with people and believe in the importance of good customer service in order to project the right image for the Trust. They will have an affinity with animals. They will be calm and assured under pressure and be able to deal with any given situation. A uniform is provided and must be worn during working hours.
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the Centre is properly maintained to a high standard and in good working order.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintenance
To be responsible for ensuring that the site is maintained to a high standard.
To ensure that all Health & Safety legislation is adhered to and the site is compliant with Health & Safety regulations.
To ensure that the site is at all times clean and presentable and free from hazards.
To complete the bi-annual stock-take of all tools and materials.
To ensure that all tasks allocated to you are carried out to the best of your ability and within the timeframe expected.
To complete pat testing of the centres equipment yearly.
To assist the centre with ideas and improvements towards the enhancement of the centres facilities.
2. Vehicles
To be responsible as delegated for the general maintenance and upkeep of all Centre vehicles, trailers, etc, ensuring that they are road worthy and fit for purpose.
To drive our vans as it is essential to transport animals to and from the vets and collect donations or goods to support our fundraising activities as and when required.
3. Events
To assist at external and internal events, under the direction of the Centre Manager and Supervisors.
To ensure that Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.
4. Supervision
To assist individuals and groups of volunteers on maintenance tasks as required.
5. Other Duties
To attend any Team and other internal meetings as requested
To attend relevant training and personal development opportunities in order to fulfil the requirements of the post
To adhere to all NAWT policies and procedures and assist the organisation in developing, implementing and monitoring them, including Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies
To carry out any other duties relevant to the post as directed by the Centre Manager or Board of Trustees
Personal Specification
Essential - A range of skills appropriate to site and land maintenance
Essential - A flexible approach to cope with a varied and demanding workload
Essential - The ability work on your own and as part of a team
Essential - Full clean manual driving licence
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
