Facilities Assistant

Painshill Park Trust Limited; Cobham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant to maintain and clean facilities within an 18th-century landscape. Candidates should have prior maintenance or deep cleaning experience and a fundamental understanding of health and safety. This part-time role requires working 25 hours per week on a rota. The position offers the opportunity to be an integral part of ensuring a pleasant experience for all visitors. Interested applicants should submit their CV and covering letter via email before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance and/or deep cleaning experience required.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety standards is essential.
• Good communication skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities.
• Report to the Facilities Manager after each shift.
• Work within a team to create an inspiring visitor experience.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Cleaning standards

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Painshill is looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our team. As part of a small, driven team working within a unique 18th‑century landscape, celebrated for its artistry, heritage and natural beauty, you’ll ensure every visitor enjoys a seamless and inspiring visit.

Painshill Park Trust is a charity which protects and restores a stunning award‑winning 18th-century landscape in the heart of Cobham, Surrey. Our objectives are to preserve and restore the landscape as closely as possible to its original concept and ensure its gifts are shared and accessible to all.

Job Summary

Our ideal candidate will need to have previous maintenance and/or deep cleaning experience, and have an awareness of property standards. This is a varied role that requires someone who has good maintenance skills, cleaning standards as well as a basic knowledge of health and safety.

• Reporting to: Facilities Manager
• Location: Painshill, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE
• Hours: 25 hours per week
• Days of work: Monday to Sunday on rota
• Hours of work: 7.30am to 10.30am

To apply, please forward your CV together with a covering letter to [e-mail]

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

CLOSING DATE: 5th January 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews to take place w/c 5th January 2026

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