General Tradesperson - National Trust : Job Details

Summary

Know your way around the tools?

You’ll bring your expertise to the team, supporting us with the maintenance of our historic tenanted buildings on the Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset.

Working hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday, no bank holidays or weekend working.

What it's like to work here Reporting to the Let Estate Building Supervisor, you'll be working with our small but friendly Buildings Team at our well-equipped workshop on the Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset. The Estate contains over 100 properties ranging from thatch cob to brick and slate, providing opportunities to use all of your skills. What you'll be doing

Working as part of a team you’ll carry out high quality repairs, maintenance and refurbishments to our properties across the estate, for example decoration, tiling, minor plumbing works, plastering, joinery and stone masonry you'll know what methods and materials are appropriate for our historic properties and have a good understanding of health and safety in the workplace. working in collaboration with colleagues and liaise with tenants so that expectations are managed and regular updates are communicated.

Who we're looking for

Your experience and skills: 

•Practical experience in one or more general trades  

•Ability to accurately assess required repairs 

•A good understanding of how health & safety applies to your work 

•Good at building relationships and communicating clearly 

•Ability to work collaboratively with team members and contractors 

•A full driving licence is required for the role 

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)

•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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