Summary
As General Tradesperson you will carry out repairs and maintenance across the South Somerset properties working closely with the Facilities Co-ordinators at each property to ensure we are always compliant and our visitors are met with a well looked after property . You will have a wide range of basic construction skills such as plumbing, joinery and general building work with a sound working knowledge of health and safety and compliance. You will need to work with a high level of attention to detail, be able to prioritise your own workload whilst working closely with the wider facilities team. You will report directly to the Facilities Manager.
What it's like to work here
South Somerset Portfolio comprises of four pay-for-entry properties: Montacute House, Barrington Court, Lytes Cary Manor and Tintinhull Garden, with approximately 385,000 visitors per annum. We take pride in the fact that our portfolio includes the first and second large houses acquired by the National Trust. Our portfolio also includes Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory, Treasurers House (Martock), Priests House and Stembridge Mill which are all open to the public but on a limited basis; these are run by tenants and volunteers. We also have approximately 800 acres of countryside. ??
We take a one team approach and share best practice and knowledge to ensure our visitors have an exceptional experience. We work collaboratively with our peers, consultants and the wider Trust so that decisions are made with all the correct information and to ensure a ‘Think Now and For Ever' approach.?
What you'll be doing
Maintaining the historic fabric, building services and visitor infrastructure of South Somerset properties as part of the Facilities Management Team, developing a detailed knowledge of these assets and ensuring that correct materials and methods are employed at all times. You will be familiar and competent with traditional methods of building and be capable of making sound judgment on the extent and method of work for both reactive and planned programmes of work.
Who we're looking for You will have a wide range of basic construction skills such as plumbing, joinery and general building work with a sound working knowledge of health & safety along with compliance. You will need to work with a high level of attention to detail, be able to prioritise your own workload whilst working closely with the wider facilities team. The package
The 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)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- 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
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