Maintenance Assistant - Almond Valley Heritage Trust
Company: Almond Valley Heritage Trust
Salary: £24,960
Location: Livingston
Date posted: 9 July 2025
Apply before: 31 July 2025
The Job:
As part of Almond Valley’s mission to provide an engaging, educational, and enjoyable visitor experience, the Maintenance Assistant will support the day-to-day upkeep of the site. You will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the centre’s infrastructure are maintained to a high standard, contributing to the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of the attraction. Your role will be critical in helping to sustain a welcoming environment for all visitors while ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
Please email CV and cover letter to jobs@almondvalley.co.uk
- Location: Scotland, Edinburgh & The Lothians
- Industry: Estate Management
- Job type: Permanent, Full-time
Maintenance Assistant - Almond Valley Heritage Trust
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The Company:
As an accredited museum, Almond Valley works to provide a local museum service for those areas shaped by the shale oil industry, and represents the national importance of Scotland's shale oil industry. Almond Valley holds particular appeal to families with young children, who have an immediate affinity with the farm animals and run wild in the green spaces and play facilities. We aim to be a happy, carefree place that can be enjoyed by all of the family, and hope that the experiences shared will inform, inspire and be reflected upon. This gentle approach to learning links and underlies everything that we do.
The Candidate:
- Painting and decorating (both internal and external)
- A strong background in joinery work and repairs (internal and external)
- Skilled in Fencing installation and repairs
- Building and wall repairs
- General DIY and carpentry
- Grounds keeping and landscaping maintenance
- General site work, ensuring smooth operation of all visitor facilities
The Package:
- 32 days holiday including bank holidays
- ASVA staff card for free entry to visitor attractions across Scotland
- Pension with Royal London
- Staff discounts and free on-site parking
Please email CV and cover letter to jobs@almondvalley.co.uk
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