Building and Site Maintenance
Organisation
Royal Gunpowder Mills
There are varied tasks involved in looking after the 170 acre site, its buildings and exhibitions. Assist with projects, clearing, cleaning, repairs, decorating, setting up exhibitions and rooms for events. It is essential that we maintain this important historic site and make it possible for visitors to enjoy the walks, exhibitions, views and events in safety and comfort.
Help with routine tasks or new projects and put your skills, time and energy to good use.
We do not expect you to take on all the tasks listed, but if you think you can help with one or two we will be keen to hear from you.
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Assist the Royal Gunpowder Mills staff
in keeping the site well maintained & presentable to provide a safe
environment and a high quality visitor attraction. Duties could involve working
inside or out of doors, where the need arises.
· -Carry out minor maintenance repairs on the site, buildings and exhibitions.
· – Painting and decorating
· – Tidying and cleaning
· – Helping to set up for events
· – Help with special projects
-Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and other relevant policies
What skills do I need?
· Ideally we seek someone:
– With practical maintenance experience and some basic DIY skills.
– Who is able to do some physical work inside and outside
– With the ability to understand the appropriate use of tools/equipment and other relevant health & safety issues, information provided.
– Who can engage with the visitors in a friendly and helpful manner if approached
Desirable:
– With experience in working with relevant tools/machinery.
With particular skills e.g. plumbing, building, painting & decorating
Interests
- Environment, outdoors
Activities
- Gardening, planting, clean-up
Details
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
Dates and times
Start date: 19/12/2025
End date: 18/12/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| PM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Eve | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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