Multiskilled Mechanical Operative Chester, England
Job description
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Multiskilled Mechanical Operative to join our Facilities team.
The Role
Working as part of our skilled Facilities team, the Multiskilled Mechanical Operative will provide skilled support for the team in terms of minor mechanical/maintenance tasks on vehicles, plant and pumps, general steel fabrication, minor plumbing tasks, whilst assisting team members with general maintenance tasks and duties as required.
As a Multiskilled Mechanical Operative, you will:
- Provide skilled support and assistance within the Mechanical team on general maintenance tasks, daily checks, minor projects and general daily duties as required
- Maintain a due diligence in terms of your own personal Health & Safety and for those around you
- Maintain the standards of the team and strive to improve within your capability
- Work to achieve personal targets and make efficient use of time and material resources
- Be part of the team and contribute proactively within your capabilities
The Package
Hours of work are 40 per week, working predominantly 07:30 – 16:10, Monday to Friday. There may also a requirement to work weekends on occasion to support the operation of the zoo.
- 9 month, temporary fixed term contract
- Salary of £26,487.02 per annum (pro-rata)
- 33 days annual leave per calendar year (pro-rata)
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends
- Access to emergency assistance programme (EAP)
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%
Our Requirements
- Broad but basic knowledge of mechanical systems
- Basic plumbing/drainage knowledge
- Basic plant and machinery knowledge
- General steel fabrication
- Ability to solve problems and adhere to H&S guidelines
- Self-motivated, resourceful, flexible and a willingness to learn
- Capable of working as part of a team
- Be courteous and respectful within a busy, public facing organisation
- Good communication skills
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
Well, where do we start? Here goes…
We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of nearly 500 permanent and 500 seasonal team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
