We are looking for a motivated, skilled and qualified maintenance engineer to help us maintain essential services at UKHQ - The Lodge.

The Lodge Nature Reserve and Gardens is a very special place, offering an exceptionally rich combination of wildlife and heritage experiences. The woodland, heath and acid grassland here cover an area of some 220 hectares, and now form the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.

What's the role about? 

Proactive and reactive maintenance. This will include building fabric, plumbing, basic electrics, carpentry, ground works. Carrying out planned maintenance across the site to ensure legal compliance.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• An appropriate building qualification, carpentry skills, plumbing skills, basic electrical skills.
• At least 5 years previous experience in a similar role.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Commercial electrical knowledge and experience.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time role. We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 29th November 2022. For further information please contact John.Stephenson@rspb.org.uk 

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.