We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Casual Grounds Assistant at our Arundel Wetland Centre.
This role assists in the delivery of a great visitor experience by keeping public areas safe and well maintained. This includes the Living Collection areas.
You will assist in the maintenance of designated areas, be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the grounds and contribute to a safe and inspiring site for visitors.
The role will also involve the use of horticultural machinery. The post holder will be required to adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times.
This is a casual position where hours are offered on an ad hoc basis. Candidates will need to be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and during the school holidays.
To join us, our ideal candidate will have:
- a full current driving licence.
- experience of working in visitor services environment.
- experience of maintenance and cleaning duties.
- prior experience of using horticultural machinery such as tractors, strimmers, mowers etc.
- the ability to work independently under general work instructions.
- the ability to adhere to Health and Safety regulations to ensure the safety and welfare of colleagues and visitors
Please view the full job description for all the responsibilities and specifications for the role.
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.