Maintenance Assistant

Trebah Garden Trust has owned and operated Trebah Gardens as an independent charity (no. 1000067) since 1990. The work of our staff and time given by our volunteers contributes towards our charitable purpose, chiefly to, ‘preserve, enhance and re-create for the enjoyment of the public, the gardens of Trebah.’ Today we welcome up to 120,000 visitors per annum to our gardens and our private beach.

Closing date: Thursday 30th April at 5pm.

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 5th May.

Role profile: Maintenance Assistant

Part time, permanent. 16 hours per week (Working days Thursday and Friday or Saturday and Sunday, with flexibility)

Pay: 12.80 per hour

Responsible To:

Facilities Manager

 Primary Responsibilities

• To maintain the Trust buildings and associated facilities to the highest standards.
• To ensure sustainability is upheld
• Key responsibilities:
• ·Support the maintenance team, consistently displaying a positive, can-do attitude

·Assist with routine maintenance and repair tasks, with a practical hands-on approach

·Taking initiative and working efficiently across all areas of site

• · Clearing bins daily, promoting re-cycling and sustainability, ensuring all public areas are clear of litter
• · Safety Checks – Checking and cleaning children’s play areas, beach areas and visitor routes and reporting any other possible issues or defects
• ·Monthly H&S checks of Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting and First Aid Contents
• ·Keep work areas clean and tidy especially after completed work
• ·Assist in the setting up of various activities associated with Trebah Events throughout the year as directed
• ·Supporting other operations site wide as required by Facilities or Operations Manager
• ·Drive work vehicles safely and within the appropriate speed on site to ensure visitors and staff safety
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• ·Undertake the necessary training and obtain up to date information to ensure that personal knowledge and competence is maintained to the required standard

·First Aid at Work qualification (or a willingness to work towards)

·Strong attention to detail whilst providing excellent customer service skills

• ·Always maintain good relationships with the visiting public, Trebah Garden Trust Members and colleagues
• ·Being a strong team player with excellent communication skills, as well as being able to work on your own
• ·A full UK driving license is essential

• Benefits:
• ·29 days annual leave entitlement, with long service increments (pro rata for part time)
• ·Contributory pension scheme
• ·Health cash plan offered through Simply Health
• ·Working in an area of outstanding natural beauty with access to the garden, during your working day
• ·Free entry to the garden during opening hours with friends and family
• ·Generous staff discounts within Trebah Enterprises
• ·Free entry to partner attractions within the CATA association.

Trebah Garden Trust is an equal opportunity employer