General Assistant

2 weeks ago


Knaresborough, United Kingdom Allerton Castle Full time

General Assistant - Events/Gardens/Maintenance

Allerton Castle is looking for a General Assistant to help with the every day needs of the business.

During the week you will support the Castle team with light repair work including painting and decorating, and general upkeep duties, or in the Gardens, assisting with mowing, weeding and general odd jobs. There will be an element of physical work required.
- Security
- Fire warden duties
- Maintenance experience
- Setting up Events (plans supplied)
- Gardening, use of mowers etc.

We are looking for:

- reliable and responsible
- confident, self-motivated
- comfortable using their own initiative
- have excellent attention to detail
- possess strong verbal communication skills
- a flexible approach to working hours and patterns
- able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure

The role is for 40 hours a week to include 2 weekends a month and the possibility of 1 overnight shift a month, during wedding season. (usually at the weekend)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an excellent team of people, who strive to make the events they manage and the Castle they work in, an excellent venue where great things happen.

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

**Salary**: From £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Knaresborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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