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Facilities Assistant Manager


Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust


Location

Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom


Job description

WWT’s Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a world famous nature reserve and wetland animal collection, which attracts over 200,000 visits every year.

As a result of an exciting and ambitious development plan, we are currently looking for a proactive and innovative individual, with experience of buildings and grounds maintenance and development to become our Facilities Assistant Manager.

The position requires a hands-on approach, positive attitude and preferably some trade skills such as carpentry/plumbing/electrical work. You will work in a customer focused environment in a small team led by the Facilities Manager, which is responsible for the maintenance and strategic development of our visitor centre and all other buildings and infrastructure.

You will deputise for the Facilities Manager/Health & Safety Officer in their absence and have a proactive approach to ensure that the site develops and runs smoothly and safely.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years’ service
- Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7%
- Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary
- Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free entry to all our centres

Closing date: 15th March 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.


Job tags

Full time


Salary

£23.34k per annum

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