Facilities Assistant

Kents-Cavern; Torquay; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent's Cavern in Torquay is hiring a Facilities Assistant (part-time) to maintain our heritage site. You will perform general maintenance, cleaning and groundskeeping to ensure a safe, welcoming visitor experience.

The role offers a minimum of 10 hours per week, with additional hours as required. We value practical, independent workers who can adapt to all weather conditions; a full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in facilities, estates or handyman work is desirable.
• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping is advantageous.
• Strong practical skills with the ability to work independently.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the site.
• Maintain gardens, pathways, car parks and external areas.
• Clean and maintain public toilets, visitor areas and staff facilities.
• Replenish consumables and keep areas tidy throughout the day.
• Assist with planned maintenance, events and seasonal projects.
• Identify and report maintenance issues and health and safety hazards.
• Use tools and cleaning products safely following procedures.
• Support colleagues and undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Cleaning/housekeeping

Independent working

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Job description

Facilities Assistant (Part Time)

Location: Kent's Cavern, Torquay

About the Role

This is a newly created position designed to strengthen the day-to-day care and presentation of Kent's Cavern. It offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping shape the role, maintaining our unique heritage attraction to a high standard, and ensuring visitors enjoy a safe, clean and welcoming experience.

This is a part-time position with a minimum 10-hour per week contract. There will be regular opportunities to work additional hours based on the needs of the business, including supporting maintenance projects, seasonal demand and operational requirements.

Job Purpose

To ensure Kent's Cavern and its grounds are maintained to a consistently high standard, providing a safe, clean and welcoming environment for visitors and colleagues through general maintenance, cleaning and groundskeeping duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the site.
• Maintain gardens, pathways, car parks and external areas, including mowing, weeding, hedge trimming and litter picking.
• Clean and maintain public toilets, visitor areas and staff facilities to a consistently high standard.
• Replenish consumables and ensure all public areas remain clean, tidy and presentable throughout the day.
• Assist with planned maintenance, event set-ups and seasonal projects.
• Identify, report and where appropriate rectify maintenance issues and health and safety hazards.
• Use tools, equipment and cleaning products safely, following company procedures.
• Support colleagues across the business where required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Skills & Experience

• Previous maintenance, facilities, estates or handyman experience is desirable.
• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience would be advantageous.
• Good practical skills with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Physically fit and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

The Person

We're looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and understands the importance of maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our visitors.

You will be:

• Reliable, proactive and hardworking.
• Proud of maintaining exceptionally high standards.
• Friendly, approachable and flexible.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A good problem solver with excellent attention to detail.
• Willing to support colleagues and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the attraction.

Hours

• Minimum 10-hour per week contract.
• Additional hours available based on the needs of the business.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekends and bank holidays is essential.

Why Join Us?

Working at Kent's Cavern is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of one of Britain's most important prehistoric sites. You'll play a key role in maintaining a nationally significant visitor attraction while working within a friendly and supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding visitor experiences.