Ground Worker/labourer

3 weeks ago

Colchester, United Kingdom Colchester Zoo Ltd Full time

Colchester Zoo is East Anglia’s premier and award-winning visitor attraction with over 1 million guest visits each year and it works well because we all work well together to make it happen.

We have over 180 species of animals and support conservation around the globe and our mission is to provide guests with a first-class experience for all visitors and at the same time further understanding and respect for animals. Through visitors’ funds, Colchester Zoo undertakes breeding programme's for endangered species and funds in situ projects in the wild.
We are looking for a person to fill a vacancy that has arisen in the Maintenance Team at our award winning zoo, East Anglia’s premier tourist attraction.
As part of our organization’s mission statement, we aim to provide guests, colleagues and animals with excellent facilities that benefit them all. The successful applicant will make a significant contribution to this by supporting the ongoing construction and maintenance activities that support our ongoing and ambitious development plans.
The right person for this job must enjoy working outdoors work in all weather conditions, and must want to work to promote and achieve the high standards of safety and quality compliance that Colchester Zoo demands for our guests, colleagues and animals.
You will have early starts and work can involve evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays,
Construction / maintenance labourers spend most of their time working outside in all weather conditions. The work involves a lot of walking, lifting and bending, and you will often have to wear waterproof and protective clothing. No two days are the same in this role at Colchester Zoo.
This job is not just construction work - it is construction and maintenance work in the wonderful surroundings and environment of Colchester Zoo and we are looking for the right person to join our team
If you are:

- Hard-working and committed.
- Practical and methodical.
- Adaptable and willing to learn
- Patient and pay attention to detail.
- Fit enough to use heavy equipment.
- Able to use a range of hand and power tools.
- Aware of health and safety issues.
- Work well alone and as part of a team.
- Environmentally aware.
- Calm when dealing with guest enquiries

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To liaise with
Supervisor and other
team members to
perform the required
daily operations and
any construction /
maintenance tasks
deemed appropriate
- Working across the site to deliver a range of construction and maintenance

activities on time and to a high standard
- Potential work on other premises related to our business
- Construction, groundwork, demolition and labouring
- To ensure that the presentation of Colchester Zoo facilities gives the most

favourable impression at all times
- Driving digger, dumper and front loaders and possibly other company vehicles
- Providing an excellent level of customer service
- Operating hand held equipment and some heavy machinery
- Reporting any damage or vandalism to the Grounds Manager.
- To ensure all necessary and appropriate standards have been implemented

and are operating in accordance with the Company’s Health & Safety PolicySKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Punctual, hard-working and able to use own initiative
- A highly motivated individual with excellent Grounds Maintenance skills
- Time management
- Excellent and clear communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- To work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure environment
- Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance
- Maintenance of records relating to tasks performed, timesheets, materials,

vehicles and equipment
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with the public, and colleaguesEXPERIENCE **You should have experience of construction / labouring work however full**

**training will be given.WORKING HOURS: This is a permanent full time position 5 days per weekNormal hours will be Monday - Friday 7am - 4.30pm**
**You may be expected to work at some public holidays and school**

three-month probation period.UNIFORM: Uniform will be provided. Uniform must be worn at all times with a name badge.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and completed Employment Application Form as advised
Closing date is 14/02/2023

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Licence/Certification:

- CSCS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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