Let Estate General Tradesperson

6 days ago


Exeter, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

If you would enjoy working as part of a team, and want to help care for and maintain old buildings in and around Killerton this role would be perfect for you.

This role is required for 37.5 hours per week. Proficiency in carpentry and joinery is necessary for this role

What it's like to work here:The National Trust Let Estate portfolio includes tenanted Cottages, Farms, Commercial Properties and Holiday Cottages. Each property is unique. The role is based at Killerton although travel to other locations may be required occasionally. Access to own vehicle is essential, mileage allowance will be paid

What you'll be doing:As the General Tradesperson, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the historic fabric and building services of our Let Estate properties, as part of the Let Estate team. You’ll support the team to meet its objectives by ensuring high standards are delivered and maintained at all times.

You’ll be assisting with carrying out repairs, maintenance and refurbishments on the buildings, utilising skills such as joinery and carpentry, basic plumbing and drainage, and decorating. Developing a detailed knowledge of the buildings in our care and ensuring that correct materials and methods are employed at all times. Ensuring machinery and equipment is properly stored and maintained, whilst being efficient and cost effective in the work you do. Ensuring that high quality risk assessments are carried out in line with Trust guidance for works that you are completing and monitor compliance with safety procedures

Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you have;
- Strong interpersonal skills. You will be liaising with tenants on a daily basis.
- Expertise in one or more general trades and in hands on and practical maintenance and repairs either within the home or workplace
- An understanding of traditional buildings/structures and able to make sound judgment on the appropriate extent and method of trade works within such settings
- Good time management including prioritising and managing own time to deliver agreed scope and quality of work
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety, CDM and compliance requirements and experience of writing risk assessments and method statements for small programmes of work
- Familiar with use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
- Ability to work well in a team.

The packageThe 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)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)


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