Sustainability Analyst

We're looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join the facilities team at The Bolney Estate.

The Maintenance Assistant plays a key role in ensuring cleanliness, aesthetics, functionality, and safety of our Bolney Wine Estate. This position supports the Office Assistant, Front of House, Production & Winemakers by performing routine repairs, inspections, and general upkeep of the buildings and outdoor spaces whilst being discreet with a commitment to the delivery of high-quality proactive workmanship in a commercial setting.

Reporting directly to the Office Assistant, this is a contracted position for 4 days a week.

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across the buildings and grounds
• Carry out essential repairs such as to fixtures & fittings and painting and decorating
• Carry out outdoor maintenance tasks – including gardening and weeding
• Basic plumbing, such as fixing leaks, unblocking drains and installing fixtures
• Basic carpentry such as repairing doors and cabinetry
• Minor electrical works including replacement of light fittings & troubleshooting of issues
• Create and maintain a site maintenance inventory
• Assist with site cleaning, when required
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Respond to immediate site needs and urgent repair/maintenance requirements
• Maintain the aesthetics of the site to a high standard
• Support the Office Assistant and Front of House, where required
• Maintenance & servicing of tools, quad bike and equipment to keep in good working order
• Follow all site health and safety protocols
• Any other tasks that are required in line with the role

• Multiskilled & reliable operative with a can do attitude, who is happy to suggest and source outside alternatives when the task required
• Diverse range of maintenance and repair skills
• Proactive individual who can tackle site requirements efficiently and discreetly
• Discreet individual being aware of customer facing times and areas
• Good understanding of diverse range of site requirements taking into account production, winery, front of house areas, as well as our onsite kitchen garden
• Be able to work unsupervised
• Happy & knowledgeable to work with some power tools, training will be given if necessary

Hours: 32 hours per week, over 4 days – 0.8 FTE

• 25 days holiday + 1 day off for birthday + public holidays
• Additional Company Pension Contributions
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Maternity Pay – 13 weeks at full pay

We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout.

We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.