Facilities Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rayleigh Mount, Rayleigh, SS6 7EW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IRC171423 |
Summary
**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
This role is all about using your practical skills and attention to detail to look after a place that people love. We're looking for a Facilities Assistant at Rayleigh Mount to help keep the whole place in good condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit.
Salary: £2,229.5 per annum
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it's like to work here
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be part of a team of two Facilities Assistants based at Hatfield Forest.
What you'll be doing
You’ll help with the day-to-day presentation of the Mount. Your main role will be the opening and closing of the site. The role is shared between two people working on a 3 day on/off rota for 1 hour a day.
The morning would consist of arriving and unlocking the three gates and whilst walking across the site checking that the site is safe and reporting any damage from vandalism or fallen trees/branches to the Ranger team. This usually takes up to 15 minutes. Then returning for the closing time of the site and carrying out a litter pick as you check and shepherd people out of the site before locking up all of the gates. This usually takes up to 45 minutes.
If there is substantial amounts of litter where assistance would be needed, then this would be reported to the Ranger team.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you're:
focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
well-organised and adaptable
willing to learn new skills
comfortable working in flexible and adaptable way
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
This role is all about using your practical skills and attention to detail to look after a place that people love. We're looking for a Facilities Assistant at Rayleigh Mount to help keep the whole place in good condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit.
Salary: £2,229.5 per annum
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it's like to work here
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be part of a team of two Facilities Assistants based at Hatfield Forest.
What you'll be doing
You’ll help with the day-to-day presentation of the Mount. Your main role will be the opening and closing of the site. The role is shared between two people working on a 3 day on/off rota for 1 hour a day.
The morning would consist of arriving and unlocking the three gates and whilst walking across the site checking that the site is safe and reporting any damage from vandalism or fallen trees/branches to the Ranger team. This usually takes up to 15 minutes. Then returning for the closing time of the site and carrying out a litter pick as you check and shepherd people out of the site before locking up all of the gates. This usually takes up to 45 minutes.
If there is substantial amounts of litter where assistance would be needed, then this would be reported to the Ranger team.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you're:
focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
well-organised and adaptable
willing to learn new skills
comfortable working in flexible and adaptable way
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places