Casual Maintenance Assistant - Kingsbridge, Devon

Casual Maintenance Assistant - Kingsbridge, Devon

FSC Slapton, Nr Kingsbridge, Devon

Up to £10.08 per hour worked

Casual basis – work is offered as required

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC), one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. FSC is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people discover, explore, understand and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes.

Overall Job purpose:

Our Casual Maintenance Assistants will work on an ad-hoc ‘as required’ basis in line with business need to provide additional support to our core team during busy periods. You will work closely with the Maintenance Officer and assist with internal and external repairs to the fabric and fittings e.g. day to day repairs, carpentry, window glazing, plumbing, electrical works, waste disposal, painting and decorating, general tidiness outside and inside of the buildings and grounds.

Please refer to the job description for full details of the responsibilities of the role.

We ask that you have -

• A positive and passionate work attitude
• A desire to show pride in all aspects of their work
• A flexible approach with a willingness to adapt to changes
• An ability to work using your own initiative both independently and as a competent, effective team member
• An ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
• Always treating others with courtesy, dignity and respect
• A commitment and contribution to improving FSC’s environmental performance
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 12 midnight on 28 January 2022.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at FSC Slapton on 8 February 2022.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.

The Company

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.