Maintenance Supervisor, Barcaple

Abernethy Trust Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian community organization in Scotland is looking for a Maintenance Team Leader. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of buildings and grounds, leading a team, and supporting community initiatives. A passion for Christian values and hands-on maintenance skills are essential. Accommodation is provided if needed, along with a monthly salary and various community benefits.

Benefits

Monthly salary

Full-board accommodation

Paid annual leave

Access to outdoor equipment

Personal training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Mature and growing Christian faith.
• Passion for maintaining quality indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Understanding of plumbing and decorating principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager with tasks and emergencies.
• Lead and mentor the maintenance team and volunteers.
• Carry out maintenance on buildings and services.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Basic plumbing knowledge

Basic electrics understanding

Vehicle mechanics experience

Job description

Overview

Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is “Seeing Lives Transformed”. This is a maintenance role within a Christian community, responsible for oversight of buildings and grounds maintenance at a 65 bed / 20 acre residential adventure centre. Accommodation will be provided if needed. The successful candidate will be a role-model for the maintenance team and wider centre staff, with mentoring input into their lives, and may participate in the centre’s wider ministry activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in their role, including out of hours emergency tasks.
• Assist in the leadership of the maintenance team – leading, training, motivating and mentoring our team members, Gap Year team and volunteers.
• Carry out maintenance tasks on buildings and essential services.
• Maintenance of the grounds and estate.
• Respond to unplanned and emergency maintenance needs.
• Keep maintenance sheds, yard and vehicles tidy; store equipment safely and correctly; care for tools issued for personal or general use.
• Assist with the maintenance and care of Centre minibuses and other vehicles/ trailers, including planning and preparing for routine checks and MOT tests.
• Carry out building and facilities safety checks and tests and keep accurate records.
• General awareness and anticipation of potential maintenance jobs to act on them in good time.
• Help ensure high standards of health and safety in the team / workplace.
• Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.

Qualities, Qualifications And Experience

• A mature and growing Christian faith.
• Passion for creating and maintaining high quality indoor and outdoor spaces, with an eye for detail.
• Understanding of basic principles of plumbing, painting & decorating.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and show initiative.
• Able to work hard in a physical role.

We Would Also Love You To Have

• Previous experience of leading a team in some capacity.
• Understanding of basic principles of electrics.
• Experience working in a trade.
• Experience of vehicle mechanics.
• D1 qualification on Driving Licence.

What We Can Offer You

• Living and working as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland.
• Monthly salary.
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required.
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays).
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work.
• Opportunity for personal training and development.
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Monday evening.
• Favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps.
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering.
• Easy access to local amenities and outdoor recreation.

Good to Know

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith.
• As part of safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

Interested?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the online application form on our website.