Facilities Assistant

About the role

Facilities Assistant at Lanhydrock, part of the National Trust, responsible for maintaining the historic estate and ensuring a welcoming experience for visitors.

Hours: 526 hours per year (12 hours per week, mainly Tuesdays and Saturdays). Flexibility may be required.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Annualised hours; salary paid in 12 equal instalments.

What it's like to work here

The Lanhydrock estate is a Grade I listed mansion set in a 25 acre garden with surrounding 910 acres of countryside. It welcomes around 500,000 visitors a year and 40,000 trail users.

You will help with the day to day presentation of the National Trust's buildings and outdoor spaces, performing cleaning, minor maintenance, unloading deliveries and stock replenishment.

Key duties include cleaning and maintaining visitor and staff toilets and kitchens, sweeping, litter picking (inside and outdoors), general maintenance tasks, and providing customer service to visitors and staff.

Who we're looking for

• Focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• A team player but capable of working independently
• Well organised and adaptable
• Willing to learn new skills
• Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way

Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme up to 10% of basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and children under 18
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (where salary criteria are met)
• Workplace perks such as gym memberships, shopping and cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days based on length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme

Location

Lanhydrock, Bodmin, PL30 4DE

Requirements

Compliance. Eligibility to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination.

Closing date: 3 May 2026