Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Longleat has a long history of hiring engaged, productive employees, and we’re looking for two Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to continue this tradition.

We have a unique work environment where you can stroll around historic landscape and listed buildings as well as visit Koalas during your lunch break.

With a core business of around 1 million guests every year we are obviously passionate about providing immersive experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime. We have now added onsite accommodation to allow guests to enhance their visit by experiencing an amazing stay with us in a selection of exclusive luxury rural retreats nestled within the Longleat Estate, with designer interiors creating luxurious havens.

We’re a business driven by our core cultural values, which are to engage and inspire, put people first, take accountability, continuously improve and to act with integrity. We believe everyone who works at Longleat can subscribe to these values, and that they truly set us apart as a place to work.

Our Maintenance Team are responsible for all aspects of maintenance across Longleat, which includes the Safari Park, Attractions, Food and Beverage Outlets and Retails Shops. You will be ensuring all our onsite buildings and assets remain in excellent condition for our guests, carrying out all scheduled an unscheduled general maintenance works.

What will this role entail?

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure that all work undertaken is within relevant legislation, guidelines and code of practice, and that all procedures are adhered to. You will also be expected to work on occasions with the engineering team in respect of the rides & attractions.

Key duties will include:

• To carry out building, maintenance, carpentry and minor plumbing works, making good and other types of internal and external works as instructed by your manager.
• To maintain appropriate and accurate records of time, duration and scope of works undertaken, together with materials and plant utilised on each project.
• To ensure that all works are undertaken in a safe manner in accordance with good practice and current legislation.
• Request necessary materials and plant as required ensuring effective completion of the works, minimising waste and surplus materials wherever possible.
• Support new building work installations and projects as requested.

What will I need to be considered for this vacancy?

• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience.
• Valid, full UK driving licence.
• Background in general maintenance
• Excellent communication skills - Ability to engage with our guests and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Good at developing sound working relationships
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

What will I receive in return?

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative you will receive a rate of £12 per hour in addition to a range of attractive benefits that include;

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service.
• Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
• 50% off Annual passes for Friends and Family
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
• 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Perks at work
• Range of flexible working schemes

You’ll be employed on a permanent 40 hour contract, working 5 days out of 7, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as required. Earliest start time from 8am, and latest finish time up to 8pm, varying in accordance with opening times.

Positions available for immediate start.

Location: Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire)

All applications to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if enough suitable applicants are received.