Job Title:Facilities Maintenance Assistant
Location: Raby Castle
Department: Leisure and Tourism
Reports to:Gardens and Landscape Manager
Hours: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, working 5 in 7 days including regular weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £24,082.50
Closing Date: 20th June 2025
InterviewDate: w/c 23rd June 2025
Job Ref:VA200-2025
Job details
Raby Estates are seeking an experienced maintenance assistant with previous experience of working within Historic Buildings and Gardens open to the public.
Having recently completed an ambitious project to renovate the Historic Grounds and facilities at Raby Castle, we are offering an opportunity to work in one of the most spectacular settings in the North of England. Reporting to the Head of Gardens and Landscapes, you will assist in the care and presentation of the whole site including many listed buildings and the newly developed grounds between them.
What youll be doing
As a key member of the maintenance team, you will:
- Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.
- Maintain a high standard of care and cleanliness to the areas and your jobs.
- Use a wide range of hand and power tools as well as lawnmowers and strimmers.
- Assist our visitors with a warm welcome and guidance.
- Keep our workshop clean and orderly.
- Complete daily pre-opening checklists for safety and quality.
- Help out with Litter picking, bin emptying and occasional cleaning duties.
- Provide support to other departments across the site.
This list is not exhaustive, and you will be required to carry out any other reasonable tasks as required.
What to expect
- You will work in a public facing position; therefore, you must be confident and courteous in dealing with visitors and equipped to share information about the estate with them.
- You will be expected to be presentable at all times, utilising estate workwear and PPE where required.
- The ability to work flexible hours is a must. Raby is at its busiest during weekends and holiday periods therefore a flexible shift pattern will be required.
- You will need a full, clean driving licence.
What we need to see
- Relevant trade experience on the job and proficiency in DIY
- Attention to detail and high presentational standards.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer service skills Basic IT skills.
- Teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to work
- The ability to multitask and prioritise your workload.
- A flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- A keen interest in gardening and historic houses
Overview of Raby Estates
Raby Castle near Staindrop has been the home of the Vane family for generations and is open to visitors. Lord and Lady Barnard seek to develop the Castle and grounds so that it becomes one of the foremost visitor attractions in the North.
The Raby Estate comprises substantial landholdings and trading operations include in-house farms, let farms and residential property, along with sporting enterprises across Estates in Co Durham and Shropshire. We also have visitor attractions at Raby Castle, High Force Hotel and Waterfall in Upper Teesdale and The Wrekin in Shropshire.
As well as the Estates own Home Farm in Raby Park, there are many tenanted farms and a large number of houses and cottages in villages around Teesdale, many are whitewashed farmsteads and houses where families have been tenants for several generations.
What weve got to offer
It's people that make a place, without people, a place is simply an empty shell. At Raby this is certainly true, its our people that make Raby special. We strive to offer our employees anexcellent working environment and the tools to perform, enabling them toachieve their goals and be the best they can be.
As well as some of the most iconic locations towork we offer:
- Attractive Salary
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of statutory holidays)
- Group Pension Scheme (7.7% employer contribution with the option to salary sacrifice)
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Opportunity for professional growth, including leadership training to strengthen your skills
- Discounts at our retail and food outlets
- Discounts for stays at High Force Hotel
- Complimentary access to Raby Castle and High Force leisure attractions
- Behind the scenes tour of Raby Castle
- Invitations to Raby Estate social events throughout the year
How to apply
If you would like to be part of our journey and you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and personality to undertake this role, wed love to hear from you.
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