Maintenance Assistant
Job Description
Organisation: Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Location: Livingston
Maintenance Assistant
We are an award-winning family attraction and heritage charity at the heart of West Lothian. Our 23-acre site features historic buildings, rare breed animals, landscaped gardens, play areas and engaging visitor spaces and we’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Assistant to help maintain and develop this unique estate.
This is a hands on role supporting the day to day upkeep of our site, ensuring our facilities, grounds and visitor areas are safe, functional and maintained to a high standard.
Working as part of our dedicated Estates Team and reporting to the Estates Maintenance Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering a safe and welcoming visitor experience for over 160,000 visitors each year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out routine and reactive maintenance across the site
- Painting and decorating (internal and external)
- Joinery and general carpentry repairs
- Fencing installation and repairs
- Building and wall repairs
- Grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks
- Support safe operation of visitor facilities and infrastructure
- Adhere to health & safety policies and report hazards
- Work collaboratively with the Estates Team to prioritise tasks
Key Requirements:
- Strong practical maintenance skills (joinery, fencing, general repairs)
- Experience in grounds maintenance or facilities support
- Knowledge of safe working practices
- A proactive, solutions-focused attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Visitor-focused approach with commitment to sustainability
This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission driven organisation dedicated to preserving heritage while inspiring future generations.
For a full job description, to apply, or if you have any queries or would like to discuss your application in an alternative format, please email with your CV and a covering letter demonstrating your suitability for the role.
