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Join our team and help preserve a stunning Tudor and Georgian country mansion, set within its own beautiful grounds!
* Permanent part time contract – average 30 hours per week
* Salary equates to circa £12.96 per hour
* Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
* Work in a beautiful setting – enjoy your breaks surrounded by nature
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role is varied and hands-on, requiring practical skills in maintenance and repair work. Key responsibilities include:
* Carrying out maintenance and improvements to buildings and grounds.
* Conducting routine Health & Safety monitoring, checks, and accurate record-keeping.
* Performing repairs to fabric and fittings, including carpentry, plumbing, glazing, and electrical work.
* Liaising with external contractors when necessary.
* Using IT systems for administrative tasks
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court lies in a secluded valley at the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park. The grounds are made up of heritage parkland, ancient woodland containing many veteran oak trees as well as a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its lichen communities.
Just 30 minutes from Taunton, with easy access to the Somerset coast, Exmoor, and The Quantocks Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is a truly inspiring place to work.
Who We’re Looking For
We need someone with experience in both interior and exterior maintenance work. You will take pride in delivering quality workmanship and have an awareness and understanding of relevant Health and Safety issues that comes with this type of work. In addition, you will need:
* A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
* A natural pride in the work you produce
* A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
* A professional manner in all that you do
* An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
* A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
Ready to make a difference? Join us in preserving history while working in a breathtaking environment. Apply today!
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
* Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
* Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
* Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
* Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Daniel House on 01984 640320.
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 Nettlecombe Court on a rolling basis
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.
As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.
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