Estates and Maintenance Operative (Bank)

Description

The starting salary for this role is 16.39 per hour (inclusive of a 15% annual leave allowance).

Join Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) as a Bank Estates and Maintenance Team Member!

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team maintaining some of Surrey's most beautiful outdoor learning centres? SOLD is looking for proactive, skilled Estates and Maintenance staff to support our busy sites located in picturesque rural settings: Guildford, Ham near Richmond, and Mickleham near Dorking.

Rewards and Benefits

Annual leave allowanceAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many moreLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About SOLD

Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) offers high quality, outcome–led outdoor learning experiences and thrilling outdoor adventures to schools, families and youth groups.

About the Role

As a key member of our Estates and Maintenance team, you'll take on a varied hands–on role, providing essential support for both scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks. Your work will cover everything from building upkeep, canvas accommodation care, transport maintenance, to grounds and garden management.

Each day brings new challenges–working both indoors and outdoors, independently and alongside our dedicated staff–to ensure our centres remain safe, welcoming, and fully operational for all visitors.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence:

A broad range of practical maintenance and DIY skillsFamiliarity in use of grounds maintenance equipment and gardeningAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBeing inclusive, positive, outcome and solution–focusedWork intuitively, be well planned and organisedHave an excellent customer service mindset

Join us and play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of our outdoor learning environments.

Application Questions

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

What has drawn you to apply for this role?Please tell us about, and provide examples of, your experience in basic maintenance tasksPlease tell us about, and provide examples of, your experience in grounds maintenance and machinery

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two–tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application formOur application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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