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Maintenance Assistant

We have an exciting oppurtunity for a fixed term Maintenance Assistant. As Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Deputy Manager and Palace Foreman with a variety of repairs and jobs to ensure that the guests have a great experience in and around our stunning grounds and palace. 

 

What we are looking for:

  • Proven experience is required in one or more building trades including plumbing, electrical,   carpentry, painting/ decorating or general building maintenance.
  • A good understanding of building services with strong experiences in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting/decorating or general building maintenance work.
  • IT literacy, Health & Safety and the ability to conduct first level fault finding.
  • Good planning and organisational skills are required.
  • Completion of daily PPM plans
  • Willingness to learn and to embrace new training if, and when required
  • Welcoming and professional approach to guests and team member
  • Heavy manual labour required
  • Full driving Licence required

 What's in it for you, Let me tell you!

  • An extraordinary work environment, surrounded in rich history and stunning landscapes
  • Staff Discounts: 
     20% on Blenheim retail
     50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
     30% on Blenheim Restaurants (Clementine's/Orangery)
  • Pension 
  • Free breakfast on Friday
  • Staff Events
  • Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Access to wellbeing resources and events for you and your Family
  • Refer-a-Friend Scheme
  • Free Christmas tree
  • Complimentary Event Tickets
  • Annual Pass
  • Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits 

 

Benefits vary dependant on Contract Type

 

A bit about us!

Our vision is to be the lifeblood of the local economy, to enhance the lives of the people of Oxfordshire, to share this magnificent Palace and to conserve and protect it for future generations for more than three hundred years, we have been privileged to serve as custodians of somewhere special.

Through the centuries many things have changed, but three things have stayed constant; a duty to preserve our legacy, a responsibility to continually evolve and a need to sustain a strong connection with the community using our three businesses to pave the way. 

 

Our People Promise is to help our employees, Grow, Give and Belong!

 

Grow - At Blenheim your talent is nurtured and your wellbeing in championed.

Give - Being apart of something much bigger, giving back to the wider community to work collaboratively and to meet our shared goals

Belong - Be apart of something special, know you matter and belong. 

 

How to Apply: 

If you are excited about joining our team and believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, please submit your CV. We look forward to reviewing your application!

 

Location

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

Department

Maintenance

Job Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Salary

£10.90ph

Hours

45 Hours per Week

Closing Date

2023-08-05

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