Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the well-being of rescue dogs by maintaining and improving their living environments, perfect for a hands-on individual who enjoys practical work and takes pride in their craftsmanship. You'll develop a broad range of maintenance skills while being part of a dedicated team that makes a tangible difference. Apply today to join a pioneering rescue organization and help create a safe and happy space for dogs in need.
Quick Overview
Job Description
Site Maintenance & Facilities Operative – Full Time (Circa 40 hours per week)
Dogs 4 Rescue
Based across our Irlam and Accrington sites.
Help us create a safe, secure and happy environment for rescue dogs.
As the UK's pioneering kennel-free rescue, we've created a unique environment where dogs live together as a family, building confidence, learning social skills and getting a second chance at life. Every dog has a story, and we're looking for a practical, hands-on Site Maintenance & Facilities Operative to help write the next chapter.
This is a varied role for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in fixing and building things, and wants to use their skills to make a real difference to the lives of rescue dogs.
What you'll do
- Repair and maintain fencing, gates and site security
- Carry out joinery and carpentry projects, including pods, shelters and outdoor structures
- Perform general repairs and site maintenance
- Assist with improvements to our rescue facilities and dog living areas
- Liaise with the relevant manager before starting improvement works, agreeing the best solution, expected outcome, timescales and budget before proceeding
- Identify and resolve maintenance issues quickly and safely
- Liaise with contractors and managers where specialist repairs, quotes or approvals are required
- Ensure the site remains safe, secure and well presented
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, organised and serviceable condition
- Use Google Sheets and agreed systems to accurately record work carried out, materials used, orders placed and outstanding maintenance tasks
What we're looking for
Essential:
- Good all-round maintenance, repair and DIY skills
- Experience of fencing, joinery, carpentry or construction work
- Ability to work independently and manage your workload, prioritise and manage multiple tasks
- Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to completing work safely and to a high standard
- Able to follow instructions, health and safety procedures, and agreed working practices
- Able to work within agreed plans, budgets and ordering processes, seeking approval before making changes or purchases
- Confident using Google Sheets or similar systems to update records clearly and accurately
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, volunteers and external contractors
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Confident working safely around dogs in a busy rescue environment
Desirable:
- Gas qualifications and experience
- Electrical qualifications and experience
- Plumbing experience
- Experience working within animal welfare, agriculture or a charity setting
Why join Dogs 4 Rescue?
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of rescue dogs
- Enjoy a varied, rewarding and hands-on role
- Work with a passionate and dedicated team
- Flexible working arrangements
- Free on-site parking
If you're practical, reliable and passionate about animal welfare, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build and maintain a safe, secure and enriching environment for dogs in need.