Please note this is a fixed term position for 12 months based at Edinburgh.

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.?

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.
provide reactive labouring and driving tasks to agreed H&S and quality standards.
Undertake all forms of general labouring works, e.g. planning general works and multi trade repairs (that don’t require an experienced tradesperson to complete) and repairs under the direction of appropriately qualified tradesperson.
Support the construction and maintenance of new buildings, facilities and infrastructure to agreed standards, budgets and deadlines, including smaller multi trade repairs or works, e.g plant, equipment and labouring tasks.
Ensure own machinery is cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport policy standards and procedures.
Operate heavy plant on a regular basis and ensure all machinery and tools are cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport and other policy standards and procedures.
Assist in the ordering of supplies and services required for the team.
Ensure all pre-start check sheets are completed as required.
Work collaboratively with other sections and departments to ensure all work is scheduled coordinated and monitored effectively, providing guidance and advice relating to your trade when required.

Drive company vehicles including pickup truck, off road ATV and fork lift truck and ensure maintained and road worthy and reporting repairs where required.
Recommend to your manager cost-effective opportunities to minimise the impact of your department and RZSS’ operations on the environment.
Ensure compliance with RZSS’s policies, procedures and guidelines, together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
Engage with the Society’s appraisal system, and demonstrate commitment to our values, behaviours and your continuous personal development.
Perform other reasonable duties and projects as directed by your manager

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 - £23,900 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £24,400 per annum
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.

For further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria – please see the ‘related documents’ section under the site location map.

Expected interview date - Friday 17 January 2025