Multi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,742 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | DY1 4SQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Black Country Living Museum |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 244 |
Summary
Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant
Location: Dudley
Salary: £26,742 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week, including occasional weekend and Bank Holiday work
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Black Country Living Museum is looking for someone with experience or transferable skills in planning maintenance projects from inspection through to completion, and an interest in working with historic buildings and objects while learning how to blend modern and traditional building techniques.
This is a practical, varied role working across a collection of historic buildings on the museum’s 31-acre site. The role involves a flexible working pattern, including occasional weekend, Bank Holiday and evening work to support museum operations and events.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertaking repairs and maintenance across museum buildings and site structures, drawing on a broad range of general building skills such as carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, groundwork, and gardening.
- Operating tools, equipment and plant complying with health and safety legislation.
- Working on the museum’s historical buildings using traditional methods and materials.
- Carrying out duties to assist in the take-down of buildings/structures off-site and the rebuild on the museum site.
- Assisting with general site work where appropriate.
- Supporting with the electronic ‘help desk’ administration.
- Participating in the setting up, operation and taking down of museum events when required.
- Operating company vans on and off site, including the collection and delivery of materials and equipment.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have a comprehensive understanding of construction and/or relevant trade qualifications (NVQ or City & Guilds).
- A willingness to learn and a proactive attitude towards construction and general maintenance operations.
- Confident IT skills which will be essential for documenting completed work and ordering materials.
- A willingness to work collaboratively, share knowledge, skills and information within a team of staff and volunteers.
- Full UK Driving Licence
WHO WE ARE
We are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout our 47-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
- Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations
- Opportunity to learn new skills
- Competitive rewards & benefits
- Supportive & inclusive work culture
- Positive attitude to work-life balance
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
CLOSING DATE: 5 January 2026
Interviews are expected to take place in a week commencing 12 January 2026, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!
Location: Dudley
Salary: £26,742 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week, including occasional weekend and Bank Holiday work
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Black Country Living Museum is looking for someone with experience or transferable skills in planning maintenance projects from inspection through to completion, and an interest in working with historic buildings and objects while learning how to blend modern and traditional building techniques.
This is a practical, varied role working across a collection of historic buildings on the museum’s 31-acre site. The role involves a flexible working pattern, including occasional weekend, Bank Holiday and evening work to support museum operations and events.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertaking repairs and maintenance across museum buildings and site structures, drawing on a broad range of general building skills such as carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, groundwork, and gardening.
- Operating tools, equipment and plant complying with health and safety legislation.
- Working on the museum’s historical buildings using traditional methods and materials.
- Carrying out duties to assist in the take-down of buildings/structures off-site and the rebuild on the museum site.
- Assisting with general site work where appropriate.
- Supporting with the electronic ‘help desk’ administration.
- Participating in the setting up, operation and taking down of museum events when required.
- Operating company vans on and off site, including the collection and delivery of materials and equipment.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have a comprehensive understanding of construction and/or relevant trade qualifications (NVQ or City & Guilds).
- A willingness to learn and a proactive attitude towards construction and general maintenance operations.
- Confident IT skills which will be essential for documenting completed work and ordering materials.
- A willingness to work collaboratively, share knowledge, skills and information within a team of staff and volunteers.
- Full UK Driving Licence
WHO WE ARE
We are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout our 47-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
- Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations
- Opportunity to learn new skills
- Competitive rewards & benefits
- Supportive & inclusive work culture
- Positive attitude to work-life balance
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
CLOSING DATE: 5 January 2026
Interviews are expected to take place in a week commencing 12 January 2026, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!