Buildings & Estates Maintenance Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in Belfast is looking for a temporary maintenance worker. Responsibilities include general maintenance of buildings and grounds, logistical assistance for events, and implementing health and safety practices. Candidates should have experience in teamwork and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. This role offers up to 25 hours per week with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a team.
• Availability to work flexible hours.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or buildings maintenance.
• General knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Enthusiasm for delivering customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide a buildings and estates maintenance service.
• Assist departments with logistical tasks.
• Set-up and breakdown spaces for events.
• Maintain car park, walkways, and grounds.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Grounds maintenance

Health and Safety knowledge

Customer service

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NATIONAL MUSEUM NI.National Museums NI is a leading cultural institution and is responsible for ensuring that its significant collection is developed, cared for and accessible to the widest possible audience.We care for, develop and provide access to the National Collection of 1.4 million objects which are multidisciplinary, diverse and span all time periods, referencing Northern Ireland within and to the wider world.The post holder will form part of a dedicated Buildings & Estates Maintenance Team, responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance, upkeep and presentation of the building and surrounding grounds of the Ulster Museum.

Responsibilities

• Provide a general buildings and estates maintenance service.
• Assist other departments with logistical tasks, including moving furniture around the Museum, delivering or collecting items, assisting at events and other general labouring duties as required.
• Undertake the set-up and breakdown of spaces for events and other functions as required.
• Assist in the minor maintenance of car park, walkways and grounds including removal of leaves, clearing of snow and salting.
• Be committed to good health and safety and access practice and ensure familiarity with National Museums NI’s health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Be courteous and polite at all times when in contact with the visiting public.
• Carry out weekend and public holiday working as part of a rota and as required for events and other operational requirements.
• Carry out other duties as required by the Museum, consistent with the grade and responsibilities of the post.
• Undertake appropriate training and personal development programmes to enhance personal effectiveness.
• Ensure the delivery of National Museums NI’s Vision, Mission and Values.
• To carry out other duties as required by the Museum, consistent with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of working within a team, and as an individual within a team.
• Availability to work flexible hours within a rota system including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, general labouring or buildings maintenance.
• A general knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and issues.
• Enthusiasm and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service to a wide and diverse range of people.

Further Information

The Employer is: NATIONAL MUSEUMS NIJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1747316 Job Sector Security and General Area Belfast Location Belfast, Ulster Museum Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 24/11/2025 Closing date 30/12/2025 Worktime Monday - Friday, hours between 8am - 4pm with occasional weekend shifts.