Facilities assistant

You'll be;helpful & friendlycustomer focused with a positive attitudeenthusiastic with a willingness to learna team player, but also can work on your own initiativeFacilities AssistantYou’ll join the Facilities & Support Services team, working across the Peak District to look after many buildings and visitor facilities. You’ll spend three days a week at the White Peak Estate, situated close to Ilam Park and Dovedale near Ashbourne, and two days at Longshaw (timetable to be negotiated with the team). With lots going on at all times, you can guarantee no day will be the same.As the Facilities Assistant, you’ll play a core part in making sure that the Peak District’s buildings and outdoor spaces are safe and presentable for everyone.You’ll quickly get to know our places inside-out as you’ll access all areas to complete routine safety tests, learn about our services and help with day to day operations such as unloading deliveries and collections.You’ll turn your practical hand to all sorts of minor maintenance tasks to keep our facilities in good working order and you’ll have an eye on presentation at all times, undertaking caretaking duties such as cleaning, emptying bins, sweeping and litter picking in staff and visitor areas, both indoors and outdoors.You'll sometimes find yourself working alone while at other times you’ll be working alongside colleagues. You’ll work closely with the Facilities & Support Services Co-ordinators and Rangers to organise planned, preventative and reactive repairs, meet contractors and respond promptly to issues and use your practical skills to conduct minor repairs where appropriate.Whatever the day brings, you’ll ensure the highest standards of customer service by always implementing a ‘customer comes first’ attitude.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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 30th March 2025 Interview Date: 4th April 2025To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 160812IRC160812AshbournePermanent f/t (30 hrs pw)Ends: Mar 30th 128.8 mi from undefined‘Looking after what we’ve got’ is the essence of what we do every day, so with a range of buildings to care for alongside busy visitor facilities, we’re looking for a Facilities Assistant to ensure the safe operation, upkeep and presentation of the White Peak Estate and Longshaw.'Hours: 30 hours per weekSalary: £19,110 per annumFor this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.White Peak, Ilam, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK19,110 pa