Maintenance Assistant - Colchester

As part of a small team, you'll help to keep the garden and outdoor areas clean, well-maintained and welcoming for all guests. The job will also include practical tasks like outdoor cleaning and basic maintenance, resolving any minor repairs needed and timely reporting of all major repairs requiring a contractor to attend. Generally being a friendly contact for everyone within your team, supporting the changeover days as and when required. You'll work across Peckover (PE13 1JR), Wicken Fen (CB7 5XP) and Thorington Hall (CO6 4SS) and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. You'll be asked by the Team Leader or Assistant Manager to work ad hoc days and given a list, in advance, of any jobs needing repair by way of an on-line tracker, helping to keep things running smoothly and to the standard that guests expect from the National Trust. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• happy to work in all weather conditions, as this is an outdoor role
• focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
• well-organised and adaptable
• willing to learn new skills
  
  The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. You'll work 150 hours per year an on average, you'll work 24 days over the year, across three properties. You'll occasionally work on Saturdays. Provisional interview date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 Internally, within the National Trust, you'll be known as an 'Outdoors Holidays Operations Assistant'., The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places