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Field Studies CouncilEnvironmental Education

Maintenance Officer

Location

Mickleham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-5 years

Compensation

£27.9K - £27.9K per year

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Maintenance Officer will lead the upkeep of Field Studies Council Juniper Hall, ensuring the centre is safe, compliant, and operational for outdoor learning experiences. This hands-on role involves internal and external repairs, health and safety monitoring, system maintenance, and contractor liaison.

Do you have the skills and confidence to take the lead in maintaining a busy learning centre in a stunning natural setting?

We’re looking for a proactive and capable Maintenance Officer to join our team at Field Studies Council Juniper Hall.

Permanent contract – average 37.5 hours per week. Weekly hours may vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.

Work with purpose: At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment. Every role plays a vital part in making that happen. As Maintenance Officer, your work ensures our centre remains safe, welcoming ready to deliver outdoor learning experiences.

What you’ll be doing

You will take the lead in keeping our centre safe, compliant and running smoothly. This is a busy, active role requiring hands‑on maintenance skills and the ability to carry out manual handling tasks.

As a senior member of the team, you will take responsibility for the overall maintenance and improvement of our buildings, grounds, and essential site systems. This includes:

  • Carrying out internal and external repairs to fabric and fittings

  • Overseeing routine Health & Safety monitoring, checks and record‑keeping

  • Maintaining and monitoring internal systems such as heating and hot water, alarms, sewage system, electronic door locks, portable electrical equipment and other essential equipment

  • Liaising with external contractors regarding planned and reactive maintenance work to ensure quality, value for money and compliance

  • Contributing to maintenance planning, including supporting the Maintenance Action Plan

  • Ensuring routine checks on learning location vehicles and arranging MOTs, servicing and repairs

  • Supporting grounds maintenance, waste management, and keeping the site clean and welcoming

  • Setting up rooms and assisting other teams with practical tasks when needed

This role also forms part of our duty/on‑call rota to support customers and respond to emergencies.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone with experience in both interior and exterior maintenance work who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and understands the Health & Safety responsibilities that come with this role.

You will also bring:

  • Experience of the safe use and care of relevant machinery and equipment for indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks

  • Experience of liaising with (and supervising if necessary) external contractors

  • Good practical problem-solving skills

  • Ability to effectively manage tasks on a day-to-day basis

  • A professional manner in all that you do

  • An empathy with the aims and objectives of the Field Studies Council

  • Motivation to learn new skills and take on new challenges

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Hands-on maintenance • 1+ yrs
Manual handling • 1+ yrs
Health & Safety monitoring • 1+ yrs
Problem-solving • 1+ yrs
Task management • 1+ yrs
Contractor liaison • 1+ yrs
Equipment operation • 1+ yrs
Record-keeping • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£27.9K - £27.9K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationMickleham, Surrey, United Kingdom
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Field Studies Council

Team size

Growing team

Location

Mickleham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Field Studies Council is a charity dedicated to creating outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment. They aim to connect people to the environment, enabling them to enjoy its benefits and make choices that protect it.

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Maintenance Officer

Mickleham, Surrey, United KingdomFull Time