General Tradesperson

Join our great team by helping to maintain the historic fabric of the buildings and visitor infrastructure of Dunham Massey as part of the Facilities Management team. You'll develop a detailed knowledge of the property ensuring correct materials and methods are used at all time. Helping to develop and maintain a preventative maintenance plan, documenting your work whether planned or reactive.

What it's like to work here:Dunham Massey is a 3,000-acre estate situated approximately 10 miles south of central Manchester and three miles south of Altrincham. Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford, gave it to the National Trust in 1976 and today it attracts over 500,000 visitors a year. This elegant Georgian mansion, set within a magnificent 300 acre deer park and including one of Britain’s finest winter gardens, is a very popular visitor attraction with over 100 staff. The busy team has a strong commercial focus and a fast-paced environment. Within the park walls there is also a shop, café, restaurant and ice cream parlour. On the wider estate, there are 20 farms, 100 cottages, a golf course and an award winning housing development. The house, garden and parkland hide many layers of history and have many stories to tell.

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What you'll be doing:You'll be carrying out repairs, maintenance and refurbishment work in a wide range of locations, both historic and modern. Utilising skills such as masonry, basic plumbing, Joinery, roofing work and drainage.

Your knowledge of traditional building techniques will inform the work we carry out ourselves and help support the supervision of external contractors.

Team working is essential, you may be asked to assist more generally with the work of the Facilities Team when more 'hands' are required, you will share, train and coach other members of the team in building techniques where possible.

As part of the overall operations team, occasional weekend and bank holiday working may be required.
- Who we're looking forAn in depth understanding of historic building techniques and maintenance requirements
- Experience of at least three trade specialisms, such as: joinery, masonry, roofing, plumbing
- Good experience of risk management, including knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM regulations
- Good people and customer service skills Experience of working alongside and managing contractors
- Enjoys working as part of a team with a willingness to undertake a wide range of tasks.

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.
- 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