Technical Demonstrator Quarry Bank x 2

Job Description

Summary Come and join our great team as a Technical Demonstrator. Youll be joining a team of 13 other Technical Demonstrators, working with a daily team of five. The role combines running the textile machinery whilst interacting with the visitors, tour andschool groups. Youll be describing what it was like to work in the mill during the 18th and 19th centuries, whilst also explaining how the machines process the cotton from bale to thread to cloth. Youll also be contributing to the manufacturing of clothon our historic machinery which is sold in our shop. Our cloth is unique to Quarry Bank and sets us apart from other historical places of interest.We have 2 roles available:

• 1014 hours role is 3 days a week throughout the year, working every other weekend as well as weekdays
• The 780 hours role is 3 or 2 days a week, working every Saturday.

If you have any questions about this role please contact: .ukThe pay for this role will lift to a minimum of £10.42 on 1st April 2023 in line with the changes to the Government National Living Wage.What its like to work here Quarry Bank is a unique place to work as one of Britains greatest industrial heritage sites, situated just outside Manchester. Today, visitors can step back in time with a tour of the Mill, Quarry Bank House, Apprentice House and workers cottage as wellas strolling through the historic gardens, woodland and Styal Village.Its a friendly team of full and part time staff and over 400 volunteers working together on the property. Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing The role includes demonstrating our textile machinery to public visitors and education groups, contributing to the manufacturing of thread and cloth and the maintenance of textile machinery.The successful applicant will need to demonstrate experience of working in a team, knowledge of health & safety and a background in interpretation. A creative background with an eye for detail as well as a practical experience working with textiles and a workingknowledge/or interest in textile machinery would be preferable. The role involves regular weekend working. Training will be given by the more experienced team members. This training will start in the hand spinning and weaving area, learning to spin on a spinning wheel and weave on our hand looms. Youll learn to maintain the textile machinery which includes cleaning,oiling and repairs. Over time you will learn to run all the textile machinery. Personal development is important, this includes furthering your knowledge of the machinery and the history of Quarry Bank, developing onto training others and supporting out Technical volunteersand Mill entrance volunteers. Please see the role profile attached for more information.Who were looking for Youll need to have:Demonstrable practical experience of working with textiles Working knowledge and /or interest of textile machinery and its maintenance Experience in interpretation and / or delivery of events in the tourism or heritage industry Strong verbal communicationskills including public presentation and the ability to communicate in an engaging and informative manner with a wide range of people Good people skills enabling strong relationships both internally and externally Experience of working with the general public. The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

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