Tradesperson - Scotland & Northern England

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tradesperson to join our Retail team covering Scotland and Northern England. Your role will be to provide expert maintenance within stores, reacting to requests for urgent repairs to ensure a safe environment for our customers and colleagues. You will work closely with Health & Safety and our Maintenance teams to complete work promptly and to a high standard. Additionally, you will liaise with store teams regarding timescales for completion and work with them to reduce risks to keep stores fully operational. This role requires travel across the North Region, with your base store in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repairs within stores promptly and to a high standard
• Advise on the best course of action for long-lasting results
• Liaise with our maintenance team to plan work and order parts
• Work closely with Health & Safety and Store Operations to ensure safety
• Proactively resolve maintenance issues within stores
• Clean fascia's, entrance halls, plant areas, and interiors
• Renew and replace signage for POS
• Replace and repair fixtures, fittings, and plant benches
• Replace toilets and sinks
• Report any risks to Health & Safety immediately
• Mentor junior team members and ensure process compliance
• Communicate with Store management regarding repairs, timescales, and issues to minimize impact on store operations
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Store hazardous chemicals safely
• Wear PPE appropriately to prevent accidents
• Provide regular progress feedback to the Head of Construction & Maintenance

Measures of success

• Timely completion of maintenance repairs to high standards
• Minimal impact on store operations, ensuring smooth running
• Maintenance of Health & Safety standards
• Effective communication with store teams and maintenance colleagues, fostering a "one team" approach
• Stores remain clean, and equipment functions properly
• Demonstrate our values: being one team, continuous improvement, bringing a smile, living our garden ethos, and making it work for customers

What we offer

• 33 days of holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time)
• Generous uncapped store discounts, including 50% off in Restaurants, 25% in Garden Centre, and 10% in food halls
• Hybrid working model combining office and home working
• Enhanced Group Pension Plan
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing
• Support from Retail Trust including confidential support and discounts
• Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy and funded courses
• Free tea, coffee, and milk during the day
• Collaborative office space with wellbeing resources
• Invitations to company events and social gatherings

About us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the UK's largest garden centre retailer. We are passionate about gardens and plants, offering a range of products, services, and experiences that bring communities together. Many stores feature restaurants or coffee shops, providing a welcoming environment for customers. We are committed to being a great place to work, encouraging our colleagues to thrive and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers.