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Every individual working for the Trust has the opportunity to make a direct, measurable contribution to the achievement and advancement of our strategic aims. We approach our work with passion, creativity and diligence. Join our team and work in an environment rich in heritage and culture, with people who really care about what they do.
As an organisation we are ambitious and collaborative. We work with community organisations, businesses and local government partners in Portsmouth and Gosport to support economic, community and cultural development in these areas. At a national level we are an active member of the Heritage Alliance, contributing to consultations on issues that impact the heritage sector. We are also a member of the National Historic Ships Shipshape Network and recently were part of the UK Shipbuilding Skills Task Force that made recommendations to Government on skill requirements in the UK shipbuilding industry.
As an employer we are committed to:
- Paying our employees competitive salaries – we are a Real Living wage employer
- Investing in the development of our people
- Supporting flexible working
- Providing benefits that support good health and financial security in the present and the future
- Making it fun!
Available Roles
Salary £28,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Full-time, Monday – Friday
This role is based within Boathouse 4, an historic boatshed housing our collection of heritage vessels. This collection includes some vessels that are operational and moored on our pontoon network, and others that are on display inside the Boathouse or undergoing restoration by a skilled and enthusiastic group of volunteers lead by a small staff team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique maritime heritage setting, in a workshop where traditional boatbuilding skills and knowledge are put into practice every day in order to restore and maintain our collection; and where our volunteers come to utilise long-held skills, learn new skills and share a love of heritage vessels and maritime history with each other and the visiting public.
The Workshop Technician facilitates the effective and safe operation of the Boathouse 4 workshop and associated activity; managing stores and stock, checking and maintaining handheld tools and workshop machinery, ensuring safe working procedures and that relevant safety legislation is adhered to, and supporting the delivery of fire safety in the building.
The successful applicant will need a familiarity with a broad range of handheld wood working tools, their uses and maintenance. They will have a sound knowledge of health and safety in a workshop environment and experience of operating stock control (consumable materials and tools) and the use of standard software applications – email, Word and Excel. Well-developed communication skills will enable them to provide guidance and advice to volunteers from all walks of life and build collaborative working relationships with colleagues and volunteers alike.
Further details on the role are set out in the job description and person specification.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to work with a dedicated team of people, who have a shared passion for preserving and revitalizing our maritime heritage.
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
- Group pension scheme
- Life insurance and income protection cover
- Optional health screening
- Employee assistance programme
- On site parking
- Site discounts
Apply by emailing your cover letter and CV to recruitment@portsmouthhq.org
Closing date: Monday 5 August 2024 at midday.
Information for applicants
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criterion. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So, if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we would still like to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
Our working environment is one where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted.
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