We're looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join the facilities team at The Bolney Estate, which is part of the Freixenet Copestick group.
The Maintenance Assistant plays a key role in ensuring cleanliness, aesthetics, functionality, and safety of our Bolney Wine Estate. This position supports the Office Assistant, Front of House, Production & Winemakers by performing routine repairs, inspections, and general upkeep of the buildings and outdoor spaces whilst being discreet with a commitment to the delivery of high-quality proactive workmanship in a commercial setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform general maintenance and repairs across the buildings and grounds
* Carry out essential repairs such as to fixtures & fittings and painting and decorating
* Carry out outdoor maintenance tasks including gardening and weeding
* Basic plumbing, such as fixing leaks, unblocking drains and installing fixtures
* Basic Carpentry such as repairing doors and cabinetry
* Minor electrical works including replacement of light fittings & troubleshooting of issues
* Create and maintain a site maintenance inventory
* Assist with site cleaning, when required
* Maintain a clean and safe work environment
* Respond to immediate site needs and urgent repair/maintenance requirements
* Maintain the aesthetics of the site to a high standard
* Support the Office Assistant and Front of House, where required
* Maintenance & servicing of tools, quad bike and equipment to keep in good working order
* Follow all site health and safety protocols
* Any other tasks that are required in line with the role
Person Specification
* Multiskilled & reliable operative with a can do attitude, who is happy to suggest and source outside alternatives when the task required
* Diverse range of maintenance and repair skills
* Proactive individual who can tackle site requirements efficiently and discreetly
* Discreet individual being aware of customer facing times and areas
* Good understanding of diverse range of site requirements taking into account production, winery, front of house areas, as well as our onsite kitchen garden
* Be able to work unsupervised
* Happy & knowledgeable to work with some power tools, training will be given if necessary
We welcome applications from candidates who do not 100% meet the role requirements.
Working Environment
* Based onsite at Bolney Wine Estate
* 32 hours per week, over 4 days 0.8 FTE
Company Benefits
* 25 days holiday + 1 day off for birthday + public holidays
* Additional Company Pension Contributions
* Discretionary Annual Bonus
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Group Accident Insurance
* Company Maternity Pay 13 weeks at full pay
* Paternity Pay 2 weeks at full pay
* Time off for Volunteering
* Generous staff discount
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