Maintenance Technician – General Operative Full Time 40 hours per week 9am – 5pm Working 5 days over 7 to include weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis Up to £28,000 per annum, plus a percentage of Tronc To support the continual growth of our Maintenance Team we require a General Operative. You will report to the Head of Maintenance and will be required to carry out maintenance and upkeep work on the buildings of the Swinton Estate including farms, residential properties, hotel, spa, Bivouac and staff accommodation. The position is 5 days 40 hours which will include weekends and bank holidays on a rota, this role will also have an out of hours on call rota. Normal hours on any working day no matter week, weekend or bank holiday will be 9.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. Who we are: Swinton Estate is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the largest privately owned estates in England. Constantly developing we boast Swinton Park, a luxury traditional castle hotel with 42 bedrooms, three holiday cottages and award winning Samuel’s Restaurant; a luxurious country club and spa including the contemporary Terrace Restaurant; Swinton Bivouac a glamping site with tree lodges, yurts and café, and last but by no means least the Swinton cookery school. As part of our C.A.S.T.L.E commitments, environment and sustainability here at Swinton is a major strand. Alongside our pledge for the Estate to be Net Zero by 2030, a commitment from each individual is crucial. Each individual is permitted to be involved with resource reduction and staff engagement initiatives to cascade the importance to other staff members. Essential Requirements include: Eligibility to work in the UK UK Driving Licence Have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar position A trade background, desirable but not essential Other Requirements include: Ability to operate (or willingness to undertake training) of mobile access equipment Be familiar with production of risk and method statements and point of work risk assessments and fully encourage/support the use of and filing of associated paperwork Evidence of attendance on a H&S course Work collaboratively and courteously by carrying out instructions, being keen to learn and ask for help and assist others within and outside the immediate department Ability to organise self, work under pressure and without supervision Create confidence by being an expert at what you do, by acting and looking the part and adapting to changing circumstances Encourage success by supporting and respecting building occupants and colleagues ‘Make it happen’ by taking ownership for getting things done and working seamlessly with others to complete the task in hand Training in these areas will be given if necessary. Key Responsibilities Include Undertaking general maintenance items as required by the business as they arise and as set out by the Maintenance Manager Working collaboratively as part of a team, to undertake all reactive and planned maintenance across the Estate and Leisure assets Attending all statutory health and safety training as required Keeping up to date of all planned maintenance tasks, including logbooks and coordination of all external contractors, making sure certification for those task that require it are recorded in hard copy and electronically in the correct folder(s) Consider how activity within the department impacts the environment, takes an active part in recycling and reducing the carbon footprint To collect information daily from all associated departments relating to any form of equipment or defect that may contribute to the disruption of any day to day operations, so that remedial action can be implemented. Any outstanding remedial action to be implemented as soon as is physically possible. Be prepared for the out of hours call outs, as and when necessary, due to emergencies that may rise unexpectedly (when on rota) To attend all training courses as scheduled and instructed to do so & attend all statutory health and safety training as required Package description: We believe in rewarding our people for hard work and some of our additional benefits include: Percentage of Tronc 30 days annual leave (pro rata for PT employees) including bank holidays, increasing with service Summer party, Christmas Party, Long Service Awards Eligible team members will benefit from a NEST pension scheme Use of the Country Club & Spa* 50% discount on food & beverage (including cookery school) and spa treatments/ packages within the hotel and Country Club & Spa for yourself and up to three guests* £75 room rate for yourself, friends & family* 15% discount for food & beverage or spa for family and friends* 15% off Swinton Estate voucher purchases* Refer a friend scheme up to £500.00 for a full-time member of staff Access to discounts, cinema tickets, days out and much more with Hospitality Rewards Complimentary meal when on duty Full Uniform Learning and Development opportunities to grow and progress through our business *T’s & C’s apply