Multi-Trade Driver & Labourer (Wildlife Facilities)

Rzss; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days leave

Retail discounts

Healthcare plan

EAP

Pension scheme

Staff entry to Highland Wildlife Park/

Staff entry to Edinburgh Zoo

Job summary

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is seeking a hands-on trades/support role to maintain and improve buildings, facilities and infrastructure across sites in Scotland. You will work under supervision on designated tasks, lead small projects, and perform general labouring and driving duties to high safety and quality standards.

You will be part of a collaborative team, contribute to site maintenance, and help ensure visitor areas are safe and well-presented in line with RZSS values.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction qualification, or proven hands-on experience in a hands-on construction/maintenance role.
• Full driving licence.
• Able to identify and make safe utilities and services on RZSS sites.
• Experience working as part of a team and independently.
• Construction site experience in a multi-trade environment.

Responsibilities

• Take the day-to-day lead on designated activities to ensure repairs and projects are delivered on time and to budget.
• Provide reactive labouring and driving tasks to H&S and quality standards.
• Undertake general labouring and multi-trade repairs under supervision of qualified tradesperson.
• Support construction and maintenance of new buildings and infrastructure to agreed standards, budgets and deadlines.
• Maintain and log daily use of machinery and tools as per transport policy.
• Operate heavy plant regularly and ensure tools are cleaned and inspected.
• Assist in ordering supplies and services for the team.
• Coordinate with other sections to schedule and monitor work, offering trade guidance as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Hands-on

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is seeking a hands-on trades/support role to maintain and improve buildings, facilities and infrastructure across sites in Scotland. You will work under supervision on designated tasks, lead small projects, and perform general labouring and driving duties to high safety and quality standards.

You will be part of a collaborative team, contribute to site maintenance, and help ensure visitor areas are safe and well-presented in line with RZSS values.