Do you have the skills and confidence to take the lead in maintaining a busy learning centre in a stunning natural setting?
We’re looking for a proactive and capable Maintenance Officer to join our team at Field Studies Council Slapton.
1. Permanent contract – Full time average 37.5 hours per week
2. Weekly hours may vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
3. circa £26,288 per annum + excellent benefits – including life assurance 5 x your salary and health and wellbeing support.
4. Work in a place where your breaks come with fresh sea air and birdsong. Here, nature is not a backdrop — it is part of everyday life.
Love where you work!
At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.
Every role plays a vital part in making that happen. As Maintenance Officer, your work ensures our centre remains safe, welcoming and ready to deliver outstanding outdoor learning experiences.
We value the contribution each team member makes and provide excellent benefits to reward and support you in your role.
What you’ll be doing
You will take the lead in keeping our centre safe, compliant and running smoothly. This is a busy, active role requiring hands‑on maintenance skills and the ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
As a senior member of the team, you will take responsibility for the overall maintenance and improvement of our buildings, grounds, and essential site systems. This includes:
5. Carrying out internal and external repairs to fabric and fittings
6. Overseeing routine Health & Safety monitoring, checks and record‑keeping
7. Maintaining and monitoring internal systems such as heating and hot water, alarms, sewage system, electronic door locks, portable electrical equipment and other essential equipment
8. Liaising with external contractors regarding planned and reactive maintenance work to ensure quality, value for money and compliance
9. Contributing to maintenance planning, including supporting the Maintenance Action Plan
10. Ensuring routine checks on learning location vehicles and arranging MOTs, servicing and repairs
11. Supporting grounds maintenance, waste management, and keeping the site clean and welcoming
12. Setting up rooms and assisting other teams with practical tasks when needed
13. This role also forms part of our duty/on‑call rota to support customers and respond to emergencies.
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
Field Studies Council Slapton sits within the South Devon National Landscape, nestled between Start Bay and the freshwater lake of Slapton Ley, with Dartmoor just beyond.
This is more than a workplace. It is a chance to help care for a beautiful coastal setting that inspires thousands of young people and adults to connect with and care for the environment. If you’re looking for a role where your surroundings are as rewarding as your work, this could be it.
Who we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone with experience in both interior and exterior maintenance work who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and understands the Health & Safety responsibilities that come with this role.
You will also bring:
14. A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
15. A natural pride in the work you produce
16. Flexibility and the ability to use your initiative
17. A professional manner in all that you do
18. An empathy with the aims and objectives of the Field Studies Council
19. Motivation to learn new skills and take on new challenges
A full driving licence is essential, as you will be asked to drive our vehicles. To do so, you must be aged 21 years or over, have been driving for at least two years, and undertake an internal assessment on commencement in the role.
Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
20. 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
21. Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
22. Life assurance 5 x your actual salary
23. Health and Wellbeing Support App
24. Second opinions from top doctors
25. 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
26. Cycle to work and EV schemes
27. Reward programme with discounts and cashback opportunities
28. Flexible working options where roles permit
29. Quality learning and development opportunities
If you’re ready to take pride in a role that keeps this special place running safely and smoothly, we would love to hear from you.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Kate on 01548 580466
Applications will be considered on arrival
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Slapton
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks