Visitor Centre Cleaning/ General Assistant

3 months ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Markshall Estate Full time

**Role Description**:The main purpose of the role is to provide general support to the Visitor Centre Team. This requires a self-starter who will ensure the facilities for visitor use are always clean and hygienic. Provide cover and support for the Orchard Kitchen, cleaning down tables and operating the pot was system in peak periods. To also provide cover and support in the new admission building. The role requires someone who is willing to adapt, roll their sleeves up and thrives on being a team player.

**Job Specific**
- To be responsible for ensuring the Visitor Centre Facilities (Orchard Kitchen Café, Office, Admissions and Toilets) are clean for staff and visitors.
- Maintaining stocks of janitorial materials and associated equipment.
- Supporting the Orchard Kitchen in busy periods with operating the Pot Wash, cleaning tables.
- Support all Visitor Centre staff team with general administration needs as required.
- Support the Head of visitor centre as required, assisting with daily operations in the Visitor Centre.
- To check/stock and maintain the biomass boiler daily (training will be given)

**Additional Tasks**:

- Working with the Visitor Centre staff team, contribute to the overall development of the Visitor Centre for the purposes of achieving the Markshall Trusts charitable objectives.
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work including staff, volunteers and visitors.
- Work within the terms and conditions of employment and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust.

**Essential Competencies**:

- Good communication skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Excellent customer service.
- Ability to use initiative to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift, move objects as required, this role is physical.

**Other requirements**:

- Ability to work under pressure.
- Enthusiasm for the work and willingness to learn about Markshall Estate and the work of the charity.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £8.60-£11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 12 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person



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