General Maintenance, Grounds and Stores Support Assistant

The Role

This role is supported by funding from the Argyll & Bute UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This role will provide practical general facilities support activities including general maintenance support, maintain site and grounds and supporting stores and vehicle areas. There may also be an opportunity to learn and assist in specific trades areas.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate must have 3 – 4 National 4/5 passes. English, Maths, Technical subjects are desirable. You will be interested in facilities or learning practical trades, and some existing practical work experience would be an advantage. You will be organised and have good communication skills, and be able to ask for help when required.

Please note, this opportunity is only open to unemployed residents of Argyll & Bute.

Employee Benefits

Our employees are the heart of our business. Recruiting and retaining the right people is the key to our success. Rewarding our employees is therefore an important component of our employment package and we have a wide range of benefits on offer to staff. These can enhance your personal and professional development, your health and well-being and your finances. Additionally, SAMS encourages and recognises excellence among staff through various recognition and reward arrangements. We constantly develop and expand the benefits and offers for our colleagues. SAMS offers a generous salary and pension as well as employee benefits package. We also have supportive policies to assist absence, family and other leave types.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to [contact hidden]. Applications must be sent electronically to [contact hidden] quoting Job Reference number ‘D12/23.IM’ and should include the following:

• CV detailing qualifications, work experience and any workplace certification in place
• Cover Letter outlining any relevant work experience related to our placement, what your strengths are e.g. organisation, planning, ICT, maintenance experience, as well as your interest in a career in facilities services.

Closing date for application is 21st July 2023. Interviews will be held on-site at SAMS by the end of July / start of August 2023.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Full details on this vacancy can be found here: General Maintenance, Grounds and Stores Support Assistant - Job Description

About SAMS

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society. Learn more about us…