We are delighted to be working alongside our repeat client as they seek to appoint an additional Grounds / Facilities Assistant to join their friendly and busy team on a permanent basis. This is a superb opportunity to join a small and friendly team within an extremely busy site where no two days are the same. Our client works within the events sector and is seeking a strong team player to join them as soon as possible. Due to the unique and rural workplace location, you will need to be a driver and have your own transport.
Grounds and Facilities Assistant
Full time permanent role - Mon-Fri (Apply online only) plus a rota system to cover one weekend per month plus 4 additional weekends per year to cover and help at events.
Workplace based on the outskirts of Haywards Heath with plenty of parking available on site for all staff - you will need to drive and have your own transport due to workplace location.
Salary £31500 per annum, plus very good all round company benefits
This is a superb opportunity to join a fun and busy team within a friendly, very successful and highly thought of organisation
The role - Grounds and Facilities Assistant
This role works closely with other members of the grounds team in the preparation and maintenance of the venue and facilities together with seasonal ground care.
The role - duties and responsibilities
You will ensure the smooth, efficient and safe operation of events. Due to the nature of the role, weekend working is essential and is operated on a roster basis. One weekend per month and 4 additional weekends throughout the year whilst the venue is in full use.
Responsibilities:
To carry out a planned schedule of maintenance and emergency repairs as required.
To carry out tasks either alone or as part of a team.
Preparing the venue and facilities as required for shows and events.
Providing on-site cover / looking after clients and managing any unexpected issues during events.
To liaise with hirers of the venue and venue facilities during set up to ensure the event runs smoothly.
Preparing venue to be ready for event organisers to set up their events in line with agreed brief.
This role needs an awareness of health and safety issues at all times particularly during public events.
Experience, competencies and knowledge required:
Full and clean driving licence
Adaptable and flexible nature
Experience of maintenance work is preferred
Tractor driving experience desirable but not essential
Forklift qualification and experience desirable but not essential
For more information regarding this new and exciting Grounds and Facilities Assistant opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job