General Tradesperson - Wimborne

You'll bring your expertise to the team, supporting us with the maintenance of our historic tenanted buildings on the Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset. Working hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday, no bank holidays or weekend working. What it's like to work here Reporting to the Let Estate Building Supervisor, you'll be working with our small but friendly Buildings Team at our well-equipped workshop on the Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset. The Estate contains over 100 properties ranging from thatch cob to brick and slate, providing opportunities to use all of your skills. What you'll be doing Working as part of a team you'll carry out high quality repairs, maintenance and refurbishments to our properties across the estate, for example decoration, tiling, minor plumbing works, plastering, joinery and stone masonry you'll know what methods and materials are appropriate for our historic properties and have a good understanding of health and safety in the workplace. working in collaboration with colleagues and liaise with tenants so that expectations are managed and regular updates are communicated.

Your experience and skills:

• Practical experience in one or more general trades Ability to accurately assess required repairs A good understanding of how health & safety applies to your work Good at building relationships and communicating clearly Ability to work collaboratively with team members and contractors A full driving licence is required for the role
  
  The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

The package The 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)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places