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We are looking for a Carpenter / Joiner with traditional carpentry skills to join our Specialist Craft Team based at Lanhydrock in Bodmin, Cornwall. You’ll have a broad knowledge of both traditional and modern construction, along with an appreciation of conservation methods of listed and traditional buildings, associated materials and maintenance techniques. You’ll have the knowledge and confidence to assist less experienced team members and play an active part in the training and the development of apprenticeships within the National Trust.
The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Much of your work will be based in the wider region, we start and finish our day within the times stated, this includes travel time to and from our workshop. Transport provided from the workshop to site and tools are provided.
This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of £26,500.
What it's like to work here
Working for the National Trust means working for an organisation who are at the forefront of preserving the nation’s precious past and delivering innovative solutions to make our environment sustainable for the future.Through delivering conservation repairs, you’ll be part of a team who help to look after our most significant and historic buildings across Cornwall and the Southwest. The existing team consists of conservation Joiners, Carpenters, Stonemasons, and two Apprentices.
What you'll be doing
From bench joinery to site joinery, your role will be varied. The scope of work you will be doing covers fabrication and installation of specialist bespoke joinery on windows, doors, paneling, mouldings and beadings. Conservation repairs to historic woodwork onsite, timber repairs to existing joinery and preparation for redecoration. Part of our work is also to engage with our members and visitors. This can include talking to visitors and showing them the conservation work that’s being carried out. This often improves the visitors’ experience at the property and raises the profile of the Specialist Craft work.
Who we're looking for
•practical traditional carpentry skills, ideally NVQ Level 2 and / or 3, comparable experience will also be considered •experience of working on heritage and conservation projects•generalist building maintenance skills: pointing, painting, flint work, brick work, finishing and splicing. •good people skills with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external customers.•proficient in the use of workshop machinery / equipment •willingness to undertake additional training offered by the National Trust to maintain and increase skills.•knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements, ideally CSCS and / or PASMA
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
- Independent financial advice
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