Construction/Maintenance Labourer Colchester
Job description
We are looking for a person to fill a vacancy that has arisen in the Maintenance Team at our award-
winning zoo, East Anglia’s premier tourist attraction.
As part of our organization’s mission statement, we aim to provide guests, colleagues and animals with
excellent facilities that benefit them all. The successful applicant will make a significant contribution to
this by supporting the ongoing construction and maintenance activities that support our ongoing and
ambitious development plans.
The right person for this job must enjoy working outdoors work in all weather conditions, and must want
to work to promote and achieve the high standards of safety and quality compliance that Colchester
Zoo demands for our guests, colleagues and animals.
You will have early starts and work can involve evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays,
Construction / maintenance labourers spend most of their time working outside in all weather
conditions. The work involves a lot of walking, lifting and bending, and you will often have to wear
waterproof and protective clothing. No two days are the same in this role at Colchester Zoo.
This job is not just construction work – it is construction and maintenance work in the wonderful
surroundings and environment of Colchester Zoo and we are looking for the right person to join our
team!
- Hard-working and committed.
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Patient and pay attention to detail.
• Fit enough to use heavy equipment.
• Able to use a range of hand and power tools.
• Aware of health and safety issues.
• Work well alone and as part of a team.
• Environmentally aware.
• Calm when dealing with guest enquiries
we would love to hear from you!
JOB TITLE: Construction / Maintenance Labourer
Colchester Zoo is home to over 180 species and is dedicated to supporting conservation projects
around the globe. As an award-winning visitor attraction with over 1 million guests visiting each
year, every staff member at the zoo works together to ensure that our guests have an enjoyable and
unforgettable experience.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
To liaise with
Supervisor and other
team members to
perform the required
daily operations and
any construction /
maintenance tasks
deemed appropriate
- Working across the site to deliver a range of construction and maintenance
- Potential work on other premises related to our business
• To ensure that the presentation of Colchester Zoo facilities gives the most
favourable impression at all times
• Driving digger, dumper and front loaders and possibly other company vehicles
• Providing an excellent level of customer service
• Operating hand held equipment and some heavy machinery
• Reporting any damage or vandalism to the Grounds Manager.
• To ensure all necessary and appropriate standards have been implemented
and are operating in accordance with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy
SKILLS AND
QUALIFICATIONS
- Punctual, hard-working and able to use own initiative
• Time management
• Excellent and clear communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• To work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance
• Maintenance of records relating to tasks performed, timesheets, materials,
vehicles and equipment
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with the public, and colleagues
EXPERIENCE • You should have experience of construction / labouring work however full
training will be given.
WORKING HOURS: • This is a permanent full time position 5 days per week
• Normal hours will be Monday – Friday 7am – 4.30pm
• You will be expected to work at least one weekend day, public holidays and school
holidays.
• Pay rate – to be discussed at interview and subject to successful completion of a
three-month probation period.
UNIFORM: Uniform will be provided. Uniform must be worn at all times with a name
badge.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying, please complete the Colchester Zoo Employment application form,
Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed, do not enter ‘Refer to CV’.
Send you CV and completed Employment Application Form to [email protected]
Closing date is 19th April 2023.
Please be aware that we will only process applications that include a completed application form and
CV. We do have a lot of interest in our vacancies, if you have not heard from us after four weeks
of submitting your application you should assume you have not been successful on the occasion.
SECTION ONE – Position Details (type in information)
Position applied for: Construction / Maintenance Labourer
Department: Maintenance Department
Previous employment at Colchester Zoo:
(Include job title, department and dates.)
Are you eligible to work in the UK in
accordance with the Immigration and
Asylum Act 1999?
(You must be able to provide documentary
evidence that you are entitled to work in the UK
without the need for Colchester Zoo to apply for any
kind of work permit.)
National Insurance number:
