Jobs

Maintenance Assistant

We are an award-winning family attraction and heritage charity at the heart of West Lothian. Our 23-acre site features historic buildings, rare breed animals, landscaped gardens, play areas and engaging visitor spaces and we’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Assistant to help maintain and develop this unique estate.

This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day upkeep of our site, ensuring our facilities, grounds and visitor areas are safe, functional and maintained to a high standard.

Working as part of our dedicated Estates Team and reporting to the Estates Maintenance Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering a safe and welcoming visitor experience for over 160,000 visitors each year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance across the site
• Painting and decorating (internal and external)
• Joinery and general carpentry repairs
• Fencing installation and repairs
• Building and wall repairs
• Grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks
• Support safe operation of visitor facilities and infrastructure
• Adhere to health & safety policies and report hazards
• Work collaboratively with the Estates Team to prioritise tasks

Key Requirements:

• Strong practical maintenance skills (joinery, fencing, general repairs)
• Experience in grounds maintenance or facilities support
• Knowledge of safe working practices
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Visitor-focused approach with commitment to sustainability

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation dedicated to preserving heritage while inspiring future generations.

For a full job description, to apply, or if you have any queries or would like to discuss your application in an alternative format, please email jobs@almondvalley.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Application Deadline: Friday 13/03/2026