The role:

To carry out, to completion, property maintenance related tasks (multi trade) to agreed timescales, quality standards and in a cost-effective manner; undertaking designated activities (trade specific) in managing the build and maintenance of all buildings, facilities and infrastructure owned by the RZSS. 

Ensure that all areas of the site are safe and well presented for our visitors in support of RZSS’ mission and vision.

This is a 12 month fixed term, full time (37.5 hours per week) role

Some of the things you'll do:

• Work under the direction of more senior tradesperson to; 
• take the day to day lead on designated activities (trade specific) to ensure all assigned repairs and projects are delivered effectively, safely, on time and to budget.
• Undertake all forms of general labouring works, e.g. planning general works and multi trade repairs and repairs under the direction of appropriately qualified tradesperson. provide reactive labouring and driving tasks to agreed H&S and quality standards.
• Support the construction and maintenance of new buildings, facilities and infrastructure to agreed standards, budgets and deadlines, including smaller multi trade repairs or works, for example, plant, equipment and labouring tasks.
• Drive company vehicles and operate heavy plant on a regular basis and ensure all vehicles are maintained and road worthy and reporting repairs where required.
• Ensure all machinery and tools are cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport and other policy standards and procedures and ensure own machinery is cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport policy standards and procedures.

What we’re looking for: 

• Relevant construction qualification, or minimal 2 years’ experience of working on a hands on construction/maintenance role.  
• Full driving licence. 
• Able to identify and make safe (for self, colleagues and the public) all the utilities and services encountered whilst working on RZSS sites.

What you’ll get in return: 

• Starting salary between £23,400 - £24,400 pro rata (offer based on experience)
• 37.5hr working week
• 34 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Discount in both retail/catering 
• Access to a healthcare plan 
• Employer contributory pension scheme 
• You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK. 
• We offer a range of great benefits which can be found on our website rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits

Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.