Facilities Trade Technician

WADDESDON MANOR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Trade Technician to join their dedicated team responsible for maintaining historical and commercial properties. The role involves performing both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring all equipment operates safely and efficiently. Ideal candidates will possess a trade qualification in plumbing or electrical work, along with knowledge of health and safety practices. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, complemented by attractive benefits such as generous annual leave, pension contributions, and exclusive discounts. If you are adaptable and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Waddesdon Discounts

National Trust Staff Card

25 days annual leave

Sick pay

Pension matching up to 10%

Qualifications

• Qualified trade background as plumber or electrician preferred.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant, equipment, and machinery.
• Respond to disaster or emergency situations.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical work

Health and Safety knowledge

Risk assessment

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

IPAF license

PASMA license

LANTRA license

Job description

Facilities Trade Technician

The facilities team is responsible for the maintenance of the commercial and historical properties of the Rothschild Foundation, including Waddesdon Manor, The Stables, Windmill Hill Archive, The Bow, The Five Arrows Hotel, The Dairy, and various other smaller outbuildings, staff houses, and general infrastructure.

What will you do?

• Undertake both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on buildings and grounds.
• Carry out routine inspections of all plant, equipment, and machinery to ensure it operates at safe optimum levels.
• Be aware of current health and safety best practices when carrying out works, and have the ability to conduct dynamic risk assessments before commencing works.
• Respond to any disaster or emergency situations as they arise.

You will be a great fit if:

• You havea qualified trade background as plumber or electrician, or multi trade specialism acquired through experience will be considered.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and able to work in and around the public, and with internal departments.
• You have knowledge and experience of safe working practices, risk assessment requirements, and Health and Safety legislation would be desirable and training will be given.
• IPAF, PASMA, LANTRA or equivalent licenses would be preferable.

Benefits of working with us:

• Waddesdon Discounts
• National Trust Staff Card for free admission to all National Trust properties
• Annual Leave - On starting with us you will receive 25 days annual leave per year, plus 8 public holidays pro-rata. Stay with us for 3 years and this rises to 28 days, 30 days after 5 years, and 32 days after 20 years
• Sick pay
• We will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make, up to 10% of your basic salary.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and Covering Letter by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.

Closing Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025.

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