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Caretaker/Groundsman/Maintenance

Job description

About You:

• Must be approachable and able to deal with members of the public.
• A smart appearance is very important.
• Full clean driving licence is required.

Excellent working conditions and rates of pay for the right individual.

Full-Time Hours 7am to 5.30pm – weekdays and weekends (5 days flexible), also additional dates when required.

Please email a covering letter and CV to Jordan Bailey [email protected] 

Two Cleaner’s Required

Ensuring a high standard of presentation and hygiene in our offices, toilets and visitor centre.

Hours 6 am to 12 pm 4 days a week on a rolling basis, including weekend work.

Good rates of pay.

Do you have an eye for detail?
Can you be Flexible?
Are you enthusiastic?
Do you enjoy physical work?

You could be the person we are looking for.

Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Education Assistants

The Barleylands Education team facilitate a variety of themed educational days to link with the curriculum, and through fun, interactive activities and cookery workshops, give children a better understanding of where their food comes from, and the importance of a healthy balanced diet.

We are always looking for enthusiastic and lively individuals to join the team, hosting school visits.  If you have the skills and attributes we are seeking, we would love to hear from you.

The role is not full time.  You would be required term time only on days when schools are visiting, and your working hours would generally be between 8.30 a.m. and 3.30p.m.

This role would suit people returning to teaching or looking for part time work teaching children.

About you

1. A fun and passionate person who enjoys teaching children
2. Happy to lead large groups, imparting knowledge, facilitating hands on activities and checking that learning objectives are being met.
3. Experience in working with EYFS, KS1 and KS2 children would be an advantage, but not necessary.
4. Possess strong communication skills.
5. Have a flexible work approach and be able to use your own initiative
6. Be adaptable to an ever-changing working environment
7. Be willing to absorb and relay information regarding Food, Farming and the Environment
8. Hold a full/clean UK Driving Licence

To register an interest in this role, email your CV to Karen Watson, Education Officer,  [email protected] 

Please include a covering letter outlining why you believe you are suitable for the post.

Caretaker/Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Farm Park Visitor Attraction

The main duties are:

• To undertake the general external upkeep to ensure a clean and tidy exterior is maintained.
• General mowing, strimming & basic gardening.
• Tractor driving and driving fork trucks, loading/unloading lorries.
• Repairing fencing, signs etc.
• Setting up and breaking down of events & conferences.

About You:

• Must be approachable and able to deal with members of the public.
• A smart appearance is very important.
• Full clean driving licence is required.
• As Maintenance Team Member you will have experience in one or more building trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting/ decorating or general building maintenance.

Excellent working conditions and rates of pay for the right individual.

Full-Time Hours 8am to 5pm – weekdays and weekends (5 days flexible), also additional dates when required.

Please email a covering letter and CV to Jordan Bailey [email protected] and Emma Sayer [email protected]

Barleylands Farm Park Volunteers

We are not currently taking on any volunteers. Please check back in a few week time to see if we have any availability.

Short-Term or Under-18 Year Old Work Placements 

The Farm Park does not offer work placements on a short-term basis or for under 18 year olds but Imperial Birds of Prey can be contacted at [email protected] and they may be able to help.  Please contact them directly to see if they have availability for you.