Gunpowder Mills is a heritage site and visitor attraction. The charity is reliant on volunteers to help preserve and share the 170 acres of protected industrial and natural history.
Grounds Keeper
Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Liz Went
Requirements
#92891
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Enjoy this impressive environment and become one of the team responsible for ensuring various areas of the site are kept at their best.
The Gunpowder Mills is a 170 acre site protected for its’ industrial heritage and natural history. Almost the whole site is classed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). We open to the public to share the exhibitions and offer tours and activities. We run a schools programme that fits with the history of the site and the National Curriculum. We offer hire space and interesting environments for filming. The charity’s aims are to protect, preserve and enhance the special aspects of the site and to share the story of the industrial and social history, the science and the nature.
The site contains many buildings in varying conditions, open grassland and woodland. It is important to keep the visitor area tidy and safe, access and views need to be maintained for tours and walks. Maintenance is required around the buildings and exhibits. This work involves a wide variety of tasks and is mainly outside.
The key areas of the visitor attraction need to be kept litter free, neat and tidy. There are pathways, lawns, exhibition grounds and a playground. The main tasks are cutting grass, shrubs and brambles, clearing roads & pathways, collecting litter and natural debris. All work is aimed towards maintaining this important historic and natural site and making it possible for visitors to enjoy the walks, exhibitions, views and events in safety and comfort.
Roles and Responsibilities:
As guided by relevant staff, dependant on the time/skills offered.
- To assist the Gunpowder Mills staff in keeping the site well maintained & presentable to provide a safe environment and a high quality visitor attraction.
- To be responsible and take pride in the presentation of the visitor area of the site.
- To carry out tasks such as grass cutting, sweeping pathways, raking leaves, trimming foliage and ensuring everywhere is safe and presentable.
- To work on relevant projects and tasks as directed and agreed by GM staff.
- Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and other relevant policies.
Ideally we seek someone:
- With the ability and willingness to work out of doors
- Able to follow instruction and use some initiative in the tasks carried out
- Ability to understand the appropriate use of tools/equipment and other relevant health & safety issues.
- Willing to learn to use various hand tools/basic machinery
Desirable but not essential:
- Practical grounds maintenance experience.
- Particular skills/training in grounds maintenance.
- Experience in working with relevant tools/machinery.
Volunteers can give a regular commitment for example once a week or be called on when needed for tasks to prepare the site for specific events or to develop special projects.
Your volunteering role will be subject to satisfactory character references. Applications welcome from now. Informal interviews will be held. (We are friendly)!
We look forward to hearing from you!
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