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Join Battersea as a Maintenance Assistant and make a meaningful impact by ensuring a safe environment for animals in need
Overview
Salary £25210
Location London, UK
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Battersea is a compassionate organisation that extends a helping hand to every dog and cat in need. We don't just offer our furry friends shelter, but also love, expert care, and the chance for a better life in a new home. Joining us as a maintenance assistant not only means you will be assisting in important operational duties, but will also be directly contributing to the welfare of the animals in our care.
Role Summary
- Support the three Battersea sites with general maintenance tasks
- Maintain the facilities and ensure a clean, secure and welcoming environment for both animals and staff
Role Requirements
- Practical and proactive approach
- Commitment to the welfare of animals
Application Process Details
- Click to apply below
- Applications will remain open until the stated closing date, which may be brought forward if a high volume of applications is received
- If needed, we will discuss any adjustments you may need during the application/interview process and/or in the workplace
We are Battersea, an organisation that never turns away a dog or cat in need of help. We provide each animal with love, expert care, and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. We are currently seeking a maintenance assistant to help keep our centres running smoothly and safely for the animals in our care.
The role involves supporting the 3 Battersea sites with general maintenance tasks to allow the site to meet its operational needs. You will play an important role in maintaining our facilities, supporting our team, and ensuring a clean, secure, and welcoming environment for both animals and employees. If you’re practical, proactive, and want your work to have a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, we offer a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include: 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year, discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution, free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year, and annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
