Technical Demonstrator (Quarry Bank) - Wilmslow
- Recruiter
- The National Trust
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
- Salary
- 9.90 per hour
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 06 Jul 2022
- Ref
- IRC121435
Technical Demonstrator (Quarry Bank) - Wilmslow
Summary
Join our great team as a Technical Demonstrator at Quarry Bank, one of Britain’s best industrial heritage sites. You will be joining a team of 13 passionate demonstrators, working with a daily team of 5, so you’ll always have someone close by to support you. The role combines running the textile machinery whilst interacting with our visitors.
Full training will be provided and starts in the hand spinning and weaving area, learning to spin on a spinning wheel and weave on our hand looms. With time you’ll learn to run all the textile machinery.
Working pattern is Tuesday, Wednesday and Sundays in the summer season and Wednesdays and Sundays in the winter season.
When applying for this role, please enclose a covering letter stating why you are interested in and suited to this post and complete the assessment questions in addition to attaching your CV.
Interviews will be held on Friday 1st July 2022, consisting of an interview with a short presentation. If you have any questions about the role please contact: Clare.brown@nationaltrust.org.uk
What it's like to work here
Quarry Bank is a unique place to work as one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites, situated just outside Manchester. Today, visitors can step back in time with a tour of the Mill, Quarry Bank House, Apprentice House and workers cottage as well as strolling through the historic gardens, woodland and Styal Village. It’s a friendly team of full and part time staff and over 400 volunteers working together on the property.
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What you'll be doing
The role combines running the textile machinery whilst interacting with visitors, tour and school groups. You’ll be describing what it was like to work in the mill during the 18th and 19th centuries for both adults and children, explaining how the machines process the cotton from bale to thread to cloth. You’ll also be contributing to the manufacturing of cloth on our historic machinery which is sold in our shop. Our cloth is unique to Quarry Bank and sets us apart from other historical places of interest. You’ll also be responsible for delivering maintenance of the machinery which includes cleaning, oiling and repairs.
Personal development is important, this includes furthering your knowledge of the machinery and the history of Quarry Bank, developing onto training others and supporting our team of volunteers.
Who we're looking for
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate experience of working in a team, knowledge of health & safety and a background in interpretation. A creative background with an eye for detail as well as a practical experience working with textiles and a working knowledge/or interest in textile machinery is preferable.
The package
Summary
Join our great team as a Technical Demonstrator at Quarry Bank, one of Britain’s best industrial heritage sites. You will be joining a team of 13 passionate demonstrators, working with a daily team of 5, so you’ll always have someone close by to support you. The role combines running the textile machinery whilst interacting with our visitors.
Full training will be provided and starts in the hand spinning and weaving area, learning to spin on a spinning wheel and weave on our hand looms. With time you’ll learn to run all the textile machinery.
Working pattern is Tuesday, Wednesday and Sundays in the summer season and Wednesdays and Sundays in the winter season.
When applying for this role, please enclose a covering letter stating why you are interested in and suited to this post and complete the assessment questions in addition to attaching your CV.
Interviews will be held on Friday 1st July 2022, consisting of an interview with a short presentation. If you have any questions about the role please contact: Clare.brown@nationaltrust.org.uk
What it's like to work here
Quarry Bank is a unique place to work as one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites, situated just outside Manchester. Today, visitors can step back in time with a tour of the Mill, Quarry Bank House, Apprentice House and workers cottage as well as strolling through the historic gardens, woodland and Styal Village. It’s a friendly team of full and part time staff and over 400 volunteers working together on the property.
Click here for more information about this location
What you'll be doing
The role combines running the textile machinery whilst interacting with visitors, tour and school groups. You’ll be describing what it was like to work in the mill during the 18th and 19th centuries for both adults and children, explaining how the machines process the cotton from bale to thread to cloth. You’ll also be contributing to the manufacturing of cloth on our historic machinery which is sold in our shop. Our cloth is unique to Quarry Bank and sets us apart from other historical places of interest. You’ll also be responsible for delivering maintenance of the machinery which includes cleaning, oiling and repairs.
Personal development is important, this includes furthering your knowledge of the machinery and the history of Quarry Bank, developing onto training others and supporting our team of volunteers.
Who we're looking for
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate experience of working in a team, knowledge of health & safety and a background in interpretation. A creative background with an eye for detail as well as a practical experience working with textiles and a working knowledge/or interest in textile machinery is preferable.
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.
Benefits for working at the National Trust include:
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
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