Maintenance & Estate Assistant - Casual
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £12.96 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Meets National Minimum Wage |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, North Ayrshire, KA28 0EG |
| Company: | Field Studies Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1177840 |
Summary
Are you handy, proactive, and passionate about ensuring buildings and grounds are well cared for?
We're looking for a Casual Maintenance & Estate Assistant to join our team at Field Studies Council Millport.
- Enjoy having the flexibility to work casually, shifts will be offered as and when they arise.
- You can choose to accept or decline shifts based on your availability.
- You’ll be paid circa £12.21 per hour worked.
Love where you work!
At the Field Studies Council we promise to get people outdoors, provide high quality learning and encourage positive wellbeing. We’re all about creating outdoor learning experiences and opportunities that inspire everyone to be curious, knowledgeable, passionate and caring about the environment.
What you’ll be doing
As a Casual Maintenance & Estate Assistant your duties will be varied to include:
- Assisting with repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the centre’s buildings and grounds
- Helping maintain and service plant, equipment, and machinery
- Carrying out Health & Safety monitoring and record keeping
- Supporting external contractors when needed
- Contributing to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff and visitors
Our centre is always busy, so we need casual team members who are happy to help wherever required
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
If you already know Millport, you know exactly what makes it special — the sea air, the slower pace, the familiar faces, and the feeling of being part of a real island community. This role is ideal for anyone living locally who’d like to pick up some casual hours, stay connected with the community, and work in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Whether you love the island’s natural beauty, the coastal walks, or simply the rhythm of island life, this job lets you stay close to home while being part of a welcoming team. We’re just a short hop from the mainland, but the atmosphere here is uniquely Millport: supportive, down‑to‑earth, and full of character.
We ask that you have:
- Previous experience in general maintenance, grounds work, or trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrics
- Ability to use tools and equipment safely
- Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems
- Flexibility, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Awareness of Health & Safety requirements in a work environment
- A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
If you enjoy practical, varied work, have a can-do attitude, and want to make a real contribution to a busy environmental learning centre, we would love to hear from you.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Elke Scheibler on 01475 531420
Applications will be considered on arrival
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Millport on a rolling basis
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate PVG Scheme check with Disclosure Scotland.
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