Maintenance Officer - Dorking, Surrey

Dorking, Surrey
Up to £21,705 per annum plus benefits
08 Aug 2022
15 Aug 2022
Full Time

Maintenance Officer - Dorking, Surrey

Field Studies Council Juniper Hall, Dorking, Surrey

Up to £21,705 per annum plus benefits

37.5 hours per week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC), one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes.

The Maintenance Officer will be responsible for overall maintenance and improvements to the fabric, fittings and systems of the learning location buildings, grounds and plant.  They will also be responsible for carrying out routine Health and Safety monitoring, checks and record keeping. This is essentially an active role and will require the post holder to be able to carry out duties associated with maintenance work, including manual handling tasks, e.g. moving and operating equipment and tools.

Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

Please refer to the job description for full details of the responsibilities of the role.

We ask that you have –

  • A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
  • A natural pride in the work you produce
  • A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
  • A professional manner in all that you do
  • An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
  • A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Benefits

  • Holidays - 28 days, excluding bank holidays (increases with length of service - up to 2 extra days)
  • Pension
  • Sick Pay
  • 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Training & Development
  • Happy to talk flexible working!

We look forward to receiving your application in due course.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 19 August 2022.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Juniper Hall in the week commencing 22 August 2022.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.

The Company

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.