As a National Outdoor Centre, Plas y Brenin develops the people that develop the outdoor sector – from instructors to centre managers to expedition leaders to NGB officers to policymakers. This includes developing inspiring coaches, instructors and leaders in adventure sports, be they volunteers or working professionally in the sector, to better support people, from all backgrounds to get active in the outdoors.

By hosting conferences, symposiums and meetings, we bring together practitioners from across the UK (and beyond) to share learning, transfer good practice and raise standards. With a world-class reputation, this inspirational venue is also committed to helping individuals nurture their skills and confidence for independent adventures.

CLOSING DATE: 30th JUNE 2026

Directly Responsible To:         The Stores Manager

Directly Responsible For:       Effective operation of the Stores at Plas y Brenin,

Hours of Duty:                         24 hours a week with a need to work outside of normal office hours.

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

The Stores assistant will be responsible for the efficient operation of the centre activity equipment, shop and sporting facilities whilst ensuring that customers enjoy great customer care and the benefit of being able to use great quality equipment as expected of a National Centre.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The role involves working closely with the operational team to ensure that effective planning is carried out to meet the need of our customers at different times. A strong working relationship with the instructional team is needed to ensure that the kit we supply is relevant to the work of MTT and the needs of the customers.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

1.  To ensure the daily issuing and checking -in of all centre equipment is carried out in a correct and managed system.
2.  To plan in advance what kit is needed and ensure that this is ready for issue and in the correct quantities thus providing a consistent professional service.
3. To provide equipment advice to our customers, working with the instructional team to ensure our customers have the kit they require for the varied programme.
4. To maintain an accurate stock control system for the centre activity equipment.
5. The post holder will comply with all the operating policies, procedures, systems and working practices comply with health and safety, legislation, contract requirements, and industry standards and protocols.
6. To provide great customer service in all aspects of service.
7. To ensure consistent cashing up procedures and correct use of IT systems in line with MTT policies and procedures.
8. The carry out any maintenance of centre equipment to ensure that the equipment remains safe and secure and available for use and the documenting of all checks to provide comprehensive equipment history.
9. Recording and acting upon regular conditional checks of key equipment thus ensuring safe equipment and a comprehensive record of safe monitoring
10. To carry out the sports facility planned maintenance and safety checks – climbing wall, abseil tower, pool, low ropes and ensure that they are carried out at the required frequencies
11. To assist with course transport, arranging drops off and pick-ups as required.
12. To work with the stores manager on the lifecycle planning for the activity equipment and action to ensure best practice and whilst ensuring value.
13. To maintain the best standards of health & Safety and security in the work environment identifying and undertaking training that is needed.
14. To identify and develop the sales opportunities available from the increased use of the sports facilities.
15. To liaise with the our equipment providers and partners ensuring the professional  representation of MTT at all times

General responsibilities:

• Remain flexible and adaptable to any additional demand as it is confirmed, and to be available to work different hours including weekends / evenings as required.
• Be prepared to travel to areas in North Wales and North-West England and, on occasions, nationally.

It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with financial regulations of the company, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the company’s policies and procedures as specified in the staff handbook.

Person Specification

This post requires a really organized individual with excellent customer care skills and a broad range of operational knowledge and experience of outdoor activity equipment. The post holder will take pride in playing a leading role in enhancing the company’s performance, and be comfortable with operating to targets in a changing working environment.

Key Knowledge, Experience, Abilities and Skills

Personal Qualities and Behaviours

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CLOSING DATE: 30th JUNE 2026