Maintenance Assistant

Land and Buildings Maintenance Assistant

Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerton, Somerset

Full time, permanent

£24,852.00 per annum

We currently have a vacancy within our Rescue and Rehoming Centre Glenda Spooner Farm in Somerset for a maintenance assistant to support the maintenance supervisor with the daily care and maintenance of land/paddocks and buildings maintenance. You will be required to drive a tractor and operate a range of farm/agricultural equipment/machinery. Full training will be provided.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please press the 'Apply' button.

The closing date to register your interest is 10th July 2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Centre Manager via the Maintenance Supervisor

AIM OF THE JOB:

To assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the effective and efficient maintenance of the general buildings, grassland and field margins as well as overseeing hay production.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the daily maintenance on general buildings, grassland and field margins
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with fencing, fertilising, cultivations, hedge trimming and tractor driving
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with machinery maintenance (where applicable)
• To assist with off-site duties, including the collection and delivery of equines
• To assist with events both on and off site
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with general records and administrative housekeeping
• To work with external suppliers and contractors and members of other organisations in a professional manner
• To deal with members of the general public in a professional, polite and friendly manner, and to direct any questions to the Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager as appropriate
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of any health and safety issues which arise
• To comply with the policies of World Horse Welfare to ensure a safe and healthy working environment

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

·       Undertake other job-related tasks as directed by the Centre Manager.

·       Occasional weekend duties may be required.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

·       To comply with the policies of World Horse Welfare to ensure that risks within the working environment are reduced as low as reasonably practicable

·       To raise any health and safety concerns with your Line Manager or the Health & Safety Officer based at Head Office

How to apply

Please apply by clicking the 'Apply' button.