Let Estate General Tradesperson

**GENERAL TRADES PERSON WITH SPECIALITY IN CARPENTRY/JOINERY**

As a Let Estate General Trades Person for the National Trust, you’ll be involved in the repair, restoration, refurbishment and renovation of over 300 properties in the Lake district. Working within a team of multi trade and adaptable people. Every day is different in some amazing locations. Working on all manner of woodwork
- windows, doors, roofs on anything from a grade one listed buildings to small, isolated buildings in an out of reach places.

**What is in it for me why would I enjoy working for National Trust**
- Working in a supportive and adaptable team,
- Working in a beautiful part of the world on traditional buildings
- Developing your skills by working on a variety of tasks on a range of buildings.
- The challenge of working with others to problem solve historic building issues

We will contact you whilst the advert is running in order to arrange interviews with quick decisions.

What it's like to work here:Working within a **small friendly team **, of 10, made up of joiners, builder/masons, plumbers and water engineer. Versatility and adaptivity is key to providing the best service we can to our properties across the Lake District.

What you'll be doing:Joining us as a General Trades Person you will use your carpentry and joinery skills to provide a professional and practical building service to our historic farms, houses and other buildings. You’ll use your practical, hands-on experience to ensure we can continue to conserve and maintain these beautiful places for future generations. Working with other staff and contractors, you’ll be using vehicles, tools, equipment and materials in a good and professional manner.

Who we're looking forTo be part of our successful team, you’ll need:.
- Good Communication Skills
- Good practical knowledge of own trade, and that of other trades
- Demonstrable consultation skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high quality service
- Driving Licence
- Time served, City and Guilds and/or relevant trade experience
- Some experience of working with tenants/ customers

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.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you - and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK