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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant
Job summary
A historical conservation organization in Dudley is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant. In this role, you'll engage in repairs and maintenance of museum buildings, utilizing various skills like carpentry and plumbing. The position requires being self-motivated with construction knowledge and relevant trade qualifications. You'll have opportunities for skill development in a supportive work environment. Closing date for applications is 5 January 2026.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Self-motivated with an understanding of construction and trade qualifications.
- Willing to learn and proactive in maintenance operations.
- Competent in documenting completed work and ordering materials.
Responsibilities
- Conduct repairs and maintenance across museum buildings.
- Follow traditional methods and materials for historic buildings.
- Support general site work and museum events.
Skills
Location: Dudley
Category: Buildings and facilities, Conservation, Health and Safety, Other
Salary: £26,742 per annum
Contract type: Contract Permanent
Hours: Full time
Telephone: 0121 557 9643
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Assistant to join our Historical Buildings and Site Conservation Team. The role involves planning maintenance projects, carrying out repairs on historic buildings and structures, and learning to blend modern and traditional building techniques.
- Undertake repairs and maintenance across museum buildings and site structures, using carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, groundwork and gardening skills.
- Operate tools, equipment and plant safely in compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Work on historic buildings using traditional methods and materials.
- Assist in the take‑down of buildings/structures off‑site and their rebuild on the museum site.
- Support general site work as required.
- Provide electronic help‑desk administration.
- Participate in setting up, operating and dismantling museum events.
- Operate company vans on and off site, collecting and delivering materials and equipment.
- Self‑motivated with comprehensive understanding of construction and/or relevant trade qualifications (NVQ or City & Guilds).
- Willingness to learn, proactive attitude towards construction and general maintenance operations.
- Confident IT skills for documenting completed work and ordering materials.
- Collaborative, sharing knowledge and information with staff and volunteers.
- Full UK driving licence.
We are an award‑winning 31‑acre open‑air museum dedicated to preserving the Black Country’s industrial heritage.
- Unique working environment – seasonal, themed and high‑profile events, frequent TV and film locations.
- Opportunity to learn new skills.
- Competitive rewards and benefits.
- Supportive and inclusive work culture.
- Positive attitude to work‑life balance.
Closing date: 5 January 2026. Interviews begin week commencing 12 January 2026.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN
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