Caretaker / Yard Person

Duration: Fixed Term Appointment - until March 2026

Benefits: We offer generous benefits

Team: Estates

Location: BAS Cambridge

Job Profile: Job Profile document

Description

£23,328 - £24,154 – the band minimum is the normal starting pay for those new to a role.   In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered.

Interview date – W/C 25^th November

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Caretaker/Yard Person join our Estates team.  BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!

Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs.  British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org

As a valued member of our team, you’ll be eligible for the following benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
• Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)
• 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP – including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)
• Flexible and family friendly working opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.

You’ll be joining our Estates Team, which covers activities both in the UK and Polar regions. You would operate within the UK based Estates Team. The team are responsible for the delivery of construction projects, keeping the Estate in good working condition, hosting events and managing the laboratories that facilitate outstanding scientific research at the BAS Headquarters in Cambridge. The Estates team holds a wide range of professional disciplines, from Project Managers, Engineers, Facilities Teams, Laboratory Managers and beyond.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop ongoing training and working relationships with a varied professional team. Continuing professional development is encouraged and supported throughout your time at BAS. A Buddy system is in place to help you settle into your role with likeminded colleagues and help you to feel part of the BAS community.

You’ll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Taking the lead on contractor inductions
• Undertaking general repairs and maintenance
• Managing access for contractors to various work sites at BAS Cambridge
• Moving furniture or equipment
• Footpath maintenance

For the role of Caretaker/Yard Person, we are looking for somebody who has:

• Experience in working in a construction or building maintenance environment
• Basic numeracy skills
• Experience in the use of Microsoft office
• The ability to work both individually and as part of a team
• Developed skills in prioritising

Please download job description for more details.

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What experiences can we offer you?

At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued.

Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That’s the power of every individual.  Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.

If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.