General Assistant

Orange Recruitment; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team as a General Assistant at a beautiful learning location in South Wales. You'll support various departments, ensuring smooth operations while enjoying a positive work culture. Excellent benefits and a welcoming environment await you!

Benefits

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Sick Pay

Pension Schemes

Discounts on Brands

Flexible Working Options

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service ethos required.
• Flexible and adaptive approach essential.
• Proactive in personal development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness across various areas.
• Support educational groups during activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Vacancy Salary: Circa £19,048 per annum (£23,810 per annum FTE) + excellent benefits

Vacancy Location: Margam, Port Talbot, South Wales

Are you looking to be part of a team with a welcoming and positive culture?

We’re seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team and help support our charity’s mission.

• Fixed term contract starting ASAP until 30 November in the first instance
• Average 30 hours per week
• Salary equates to circa £12.21 per hour
• Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
• Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, surrounded by nature on your breaks.

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so we provide great benefits to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As a General Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our learning location. Your working days will be varied and active, with opportunities to contribute across multiple departments, including housekeeping, catering, education support, and site maintenance.

You’ll be involved in:

• Assisting with the preparation and service of meals, as well as clearing and cleaning the dining and kitchen areas.
• Supporting housekeeping operations by maintaining high standards of cleanliness across bedrooms, public spaces, and bathrooms.
• Preparing classrooms and learning spaces, helping to organise resources, and occasionally supporting educational groups on arrival or during field activities.
• Carrying out routine maintenance tasks and basic repairs, helping to keep both the indoor and outdoor areas of the centre in excellent condition.

No two days are the same, so adaptability, enthusiasm, and a team-focused attitude are essential. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, variety, and being part of a mission-driven team.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Margam Discovery Centre is easily accessible, just off the M4 between Swansea and Cardiff. The centre is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Margam Park, an 850-acre country estate nestled on the narrow coastal plain and southern slopes of Mynydd Margam.

It is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, low carbon footprint building designed by The Welsh School of Architects that can accommodate up to 140 residents and has 5 classrooms.

Who we’re looking for

You will have a strong customer service ethos in addition to:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial – We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance (5 x your annual basic salary), pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing – Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team, you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits – We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

Applications will be considered on arrival

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Margam.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

Gellir darparu fersiwn Gymraeg o’n pecyn swyddi gwag hefyd ar gais. Anfonwch e-bost gyda’ch cais a byddwn yn anelu cysylltu â chi cyn gynted â phosibl.

A Welsh version of our vacancy pack can also be provided on request. Please email your request and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.

The Company

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision, we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity, and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference, and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision… if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.