Facilities Assistant
Location : Slimbridge
Salary : £23,402 per annum
Contract : Permanent
Hours : Full Time 37.5 hours per week. 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays

About The Role

We are looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our team at WWT Slimbridge. This practical role focuses on maintaining and developing the buildings, facilities, and grounds, ensuring a safe, high-quality environment for visitors, our team, and wildlife.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Performing maintenance, repairs, and safety checks on buildings and systems.
• Working with contractors and support volunteers on maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with new construction projects and ensure safety compliance.

About You

To join as our Facilities Assistant you'll bring:

• Relevant trade qualification or experience: Skilled in areas such as joinery, plumbing, or building maintenance (C&G NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Practical maintenance experience: Capable of carrying out repairs, system checks, and practical tasks across a diverse site.
• Health and safety awareness: Knowledge of safety compliance, including fire alarms, emergency lights, and water systems.
• Organisational and supervisory skills: Ability to work with contractors, support volunteers, and maintain clear maintenance records.

This role requires a practical, adaptable person with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for maintaining high standards in a conservation environment. If you are looking for a role where you can use your practical skills, whilst surrounded by the wonder of wetlands, then click apply.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) - this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing Date: 16th March 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.