Muncaster Castle is one of The Lake District’s most important heritage visitor attractions. Our stunning site includes an impressive castle with centuries of history plus the associated stables, courtyards and walled gardens, all set in over 70 acres of beautiful gardens and wider estate
We are looking for a hardworking, skilled tradesman capable of working across a range of trades to safely complete maintenance and project work to a high standard. You will be a member of the Muncaster Estate maintenance team and could be working at any one of our facilities, hotels, properties or in the castle itself. You will be part of the friendly and supportive maintenance team and enjoy both working together with them or individually as the work requires. You will ensure that repairs and maintenance are carried out to a high standard and support the castle team to prepare for events. Some property renovation projects are carried out by the team and you will work with them to complete tasks to a high standard and to the schedule required by the business. You will not be bored!
What you will do:
· Complete maintenance and repair work, safely and to a high standard meeting the timescales needed by the business
· Deploy your trade skills to meet the needs of the Muncaster Estate. This will include brickwork, plastering, joinery, carpentry, simple plumbing work, and other civil trade tasks.
· Clean and tidy the maintenance workshop to keep it safe and presentable. Clean and tidy work areas during and on completion of jobs to keep visitors and residents safe and satisfied.
· Assist with ordering materials
· Loading and unloading of materials, goods, equipment and tools as required.
· Follow safety procedures and instructions to keep you and others safe and well, including taking part in risk assessment of jobs when needed.
· Carry out other duties on the estate if required eg helping out during events on the estate or helping out in other departments at peak times
· Report any damage or maintenance requirements to the head of maintenance
What We’re Looking For:
- A reliable, positive, self motivated and flexible team player with a good sense of humour.
- High attention to detail and pride in doing a thorough job.
- Someone happy to work across departments and pitch in where needed.
- Able to follow health & safety guidelines and assess risks
- A friendly face for visitors—you're part of what makes Muncaster special!
- Can work flexibly with various hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required:
- Minimum of NVQ level2 in an associated building trade
· Ability to use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment (Training will be given where needed)
- Good attention to detail and produce work to a high level of quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Friendly and approachable manner when dealing with the public.
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks including lifting material and tools, bending, working at height, digging etc
· UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Previous experience of working in the civil trades eg joinery
- Basic understanding of estimating material quantities.
- Commitment to environmentally friendly working practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
