Maintenance Assistant

Land and Buildings Maintenance Assistant
Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerton, Somerset
Full time, permanent
£24,852.00 per annum
We currently have a vacancy within our Rescue and Rehoming Centre Glenda Spooner Farm in Somerset for a maintenance assistant to support the maintenance supervisor with the daily care and maintenance of land/paddocks and buildings maintenance. You will be required to drive a tractor and operate a range of farm/agricultural equipment/machinery. Full training will be provided.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please press the 'Apply' button.
The closing date to register your interest is 10th July 2024.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Centre Manager via the Maintenance Supervisor
AIM OF THE JOB:
To assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the effective and efficient maintenance of the general buildings, grassland and field margins as well as overseeing hay production.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the daily maintenance on general buildings, grassland and field margins
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with fencing, fertilising, cultivations, hedge trimming and tractor driving
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with machinery maintenance (where applicable)
To assist with off-site duties, including the collection and delivery of equines
To assist with events both on and off site
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with general records and administrative housekeeping
To work with external suppliers and contractors and members of other organisations in a professional manner
To deal with members of the general public in a professional, polite and friendly manner, and to direct any questions to the Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager as appropriate
Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of any health and safety issues which arise
To comply with the policies of World Horse Welfare to ensure a safe and healthy working environment
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
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Undertake other job-related tasks as directed by the Centre Manager.
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Occasional weekend duties may be required.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
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To comply with the policies of World Horse Welfare to ensure that risks within the working environment are reduced as low as reasonably practicable
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To raise any health and safety concerns with your Line Manager or the Health & Safety Officer based at Head Office
How to apply
Please apply by clicking the 'Apply' button.