We're looking for a tradesperson to join the Herefordshire team. If you enjoy caring for and maintaining glorious mansions and halls, keeping them an attractive tourist location, this role would be perfect for you.
The role is contracted for 7.5 hours per week, ideally every Friday. Your main base will be at Brockhampton, but you will be covering the maintenance at all Herefordshire locations including Croft Castle, Berrington Hall and The Weir Garden as well.
What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you'll be supporting the day-to-day operation within the portfolio and compliance across the estate.
You'll be at the heart of helping us be compliant and engaging, ensuring all who visit, whether they are our visitors, volunteer or staff who work at our places, are safe and enjoying their experiences with us.
The Herefordshire Portfolio comprises of Berrington Hall, Brockhampton, Croft Castle & The Weir Gardens, featuring 3 listed historic houses, 3 listed parklands, 9 properties nominated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, 7 scheduled ancient monuments, 1,000ha of agricultural land, 597ha of woodland. We offer a diverse and everchanging place to work, welcoming over 300,000 visitors a year.
For more information about our properties visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire
What you'll be doing:You will be working to make sure our buildings and landscape is looked after to the highest possible standards by managing a schedule of regular maintenance tasks. In addition, you will also be required to react to any urgent maintenance that arises so you will need to be able to prioritise your workload and be prepared to travel to another property at short notice. You will manage the workshop and ensure tools and your provided vehicle are safe and available to use. You’ll support the team to meet its objectives by ensuring high standards are delivered and maintained at all times.
You maybe fixing a leaky tap in the public toilets, painting a wall in the main hall, power washing the drains, supervising facilities volunteers, supervising contractors on site etc, so this is a very hands-on role where every day is different.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached.
- Who we're looking forSignificant practical experience in the construction industry, supported with appropriate qualifications to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
- A competent use of standard machinery
- Familiarity with the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety compliance requirements
The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent p/t (7.5 hrs pw)
