At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and maintain facilities for rescue dogs, ensuring a safe and happy environment.
- Company: Join Dogs 4 Rescue, the UK's pioneering kennel-free rescue organisation.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, free on-site parking, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work outdoors, enjoy a varied role, and be part of a dedicated team.
- Why this job: Use your practical skills to create a positive impact on the lives of rescue dogs.
- Qualifications: Good maintenance skills, experience in DIY, and a passion for animal welfare.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Company Description
Site Maintenance & Facilities Operative – Full Time (Circa 40 hours per week)
Dogs 4 Rescue
Based across our Irlam and Accrington sites. Help us create a safe, secure and happy environment for rescue dogs. As the UK's pioneering kennel-free rescue, we've created a unique environment where dogs live together as a family, building confidence, learning social skills and getting a second chance at life. Every dog has a story, and we're looking for a practical, hands-on Site Maintenance & Facilities Operative to help write the next chapter.
Job Description
This is a varied role for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in fixing and building things, and wants to use their skills to make a real difference to the lives of rescue dogs.
What you'll do:
- Repair and maintain fencing, gates and site security
- Carry out joinery and carpentry projects, including pods, shelters and outdoor structures
- Perform general repairs and site maintenance
- Assist with improvements to our rescue facilities and dog living areas
- Liaise with the relevant manager before starting improvement works, agreeing the best solution, expected outcome, timescales and budget before proceeding
- Identify and resolve maintenance issues quickly and safely
- Liaise with contractors and managers where specialist repairs, quotes or approvals are required
- Ensure the site remains safe, secure and well presented
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, organised and serviceable condition
- Use Google Sheets and agreed systems to accurately record work carried out, materials used, orders placed and outstanding maintenance tasks
Qualifications
What we're looking for:
Essential:
- Good all-round maintenance, repair and DIY skills
- Experience of fencing, joinery, carpentry or construction work
- Ability to work independently and manage your workload, prioritise and manage multiple tasks
- Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to completing work safely and to a high standard
- Able to follow instructions, health and safety procedures, and agreed working practices
- Able to work within agreed plans, budgets and ordering processes, seeking approval before making changes or purchases
- Confident using Google Sheets or similar systems to update records clearly and accurately
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, volunteers and external contractors
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Confident working safely around dogs in a busy rescue environment
Desirable:
- Gas qualifications and experience
- Electrical qualifications and experience
- Plumbing experience
- Experience working within animal welfare, agriculture or a charity setting
Additional Information
Why join Dogs 4 Rescue?
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of rescue dogs
- Enjoy a varied, rewarding and hands-on role
- Work with a passionate and dedicated team
- Flexible working arrangements
- Free on-site parking
If you're practical, reliable and passionate about animal welfare, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build and maintain a safe, secure and enriching environment for dogs in need.
Maintenance Operative in Eccles employer: Dogs4Rescue
At Daycare 4 Dogs, we pride ourselves on being a passionate and dedicated employer, committed to enhancing the lives of dogs while fostering a supportive and vibrant work environment. Our team enjoys flexible working hours, opportunities for personal growth, and the unique advantage of contributing to our charitable initiative, Dogs 4 Rescue. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and create a joyful atmosphere for both our furry guests and our staff.
