Site Maintenance Assistant

Your role will sit within the Facilities Team at Sherwood. This is a hands on role which will see you supporting the other operational teams, ensuring the premises & site remain in safe and in good condition for our visitors. You will support the weekly testing regime to ensure our site remains compliant and you will take an active role in managing the daily cleanliness standards of the site.

We are looking for a Site Maintenance Assistant based at the magical home of Robin Hood, to provide general maintenance services to help ensure the premises are well maintained and in good order. The successful candidate will have experience of maintaining buildings and associated services. You will be a team player working across multi-disciplined teams providing support where required.,

• Able to carry out maintenance tasks safely and to a good standard
• Experience carrying out general building maintenance tasks through work, training, or practical experience
• Able to identify maintenance issues and complete work accurately
• Able to identify potential safety risks and take appropriate action to make them safe
• Able to work independently and as part of a team to complete maintenance tasks
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, visitors, and contractors
• Able to carry out minor repairs, maintenance and basic redecoration of visitor and office facilities
• Understanding of health and safety practices relevant to building maintenance activities
• Able to organise and prioritise maintenance tasks to meet operational needs
• Able to maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records
  
  Sherwood is a landscape thousand of years in the making, alive with nature, history, and folklore. Today Sherwood it is a magical destination the home of the legend of Robin Hood and the famous Major Oak, estimated to be over a thousand years old. We care for 1,000 acres of woodland and rolling heathland which is home to thousands of species of bird life, insect, mammal, fungi, tree and plants. Wooded for centuries and once part of a vast royal hunting ground. For the 350,000 people that visit Sherwood Forest each year it is an incredible place to visit, boasting a unique collection of ancient oaks which has been thriving here for over 600 years., We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract., The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. We carry out conservation on a large scale, protect and restore habitats, and save species from extinction. We're living in a nature and climate emergency, and we won't stop whilst the threats persist.

This is a Permanent Part-Time role for 18.75 hours per week. Working pattern Sunday - Tuesday.