Maintenance Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Huntly; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to help maintain outdoor areas at Belwade Farm in Aberdeenshire. Join a compassionate team working on a horse rescue mission, with various benefits including generous holiday and pension schemes. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about outdoor maintenance work.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Cash health plan

Bike to work scheme

Paid sickness absence scheme

Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)

Free parking

Free tea, coffee, and soft drinks

Uniform provided

Minimum of 31 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake various maintenance tasks.
• Outdoor work in a beautiful countryside setting.
• Supportive of horse rescue and rehoming.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in upkeep tasks.
• Undertake general repairs and fencing.
• Drive tractor as needed; training provided.

Skills

Enthusiasm

General Repairs

Fencing

Tractor Driving

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Location: Belwade Farm, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible over 7 days

Salary: £25,501 per annum

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the Maintenance Supervisor with the upkeep of paddocks, buildings, and field margins at our horse rescue and rehoming centre, Belwade Farm. The role involves outdoor work in a beautiful countryside setting.

You should be willing and able to undertake various tasks including general repairs, fencing, and tractor driving. Training will be provided where necessary.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Cash health plan
• Bike to work scheme
• Paid sickness absence scheme
• Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
• Free parking
• Free tea, coffee, and soft drinks
• Uniform provided
• Minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)

World Horse Welfare is committed to equality and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnically diverse communities and disabled individuals.

We value realism, compassion, and forward-thinking. The successful candidate will share these values.

Application Details

If interested, please apply now! The closing date for applications is Friday 13th June 2025.

Reference: MTC548

Note: World / Smart Hire is advertising on behalf of an external organization.