Grounds and Hot Tub Maintenance Assistant

Darwin Escapes; Axminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Grounds and Hot Tub Maintenance Assistant at a stunning resort. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work in a beautiful environment. You'll assist with maintenance tasks, ensuring the grounds and facilities are kept to a five-star standard. Enjoy perks like discounted staff breaks, free access to resort facilities, and opportunities for career progression. If you have a positive work ethic and a desire to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Free round of golf

Discounts on spa treatments

Recruitment bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash cash plan

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or grounds experience is an advantage.
• A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with upkeep of company buildings and guest accommodation.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests on site.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining hot tubs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Grounds keeping

Driving license

Job description

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Job Description

Location: Hawkchurch

We are looking for an Grounds and Hot Tub Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa in Axminster, Devon. Hourly rate of £12.21.

This is a permanent position to work part time hours. This will be 16-24 hours across 2-3 days which will be Monday, Friday and Saturday.

Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

Company Overview

Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!

About The Role

Main responsibilities:

The successful Grounds and Hot Tub Maintenance Assistant will

• Assist the maintenance team with the upkeep of company buildings and guest accommodation.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests on site.
• Assist with renovation projects and attend planned daily maintenance tasks.
• Complete any necessary paperwork following repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with the cleaning and maintaining of all hot tubs on change over days.
• Assist the grounds team to ensure the appearance of the retreat is kept up to its five star standard.
• Assist with grass cutting and strimming, edging and weeding borders and also clearing pathways.
• Ensure the retreat is kept clear and free of debris.
  
  

Requirements

Previous maintenance / grounds experience is an advantage. A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills is desirable. A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential for this role due to the use the site buggies / vehicles.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
• Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
• Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discount across all resorts.
• *Free complimentary round of Golf .
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• *Discount on website ticket prices for Chester Zoo, the UK’s largest charity zoo.
• *'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
• *Company employee sick pay.
• Compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• MediCash cash plan.
• Subject to terms and conditions
  
  

Skills Needed

About The Company

A Darwin Escape will always be the perfect destination.

A chance to unwind, power down or charge up! You’ll be all set to explore, seize adventure, dream bigger and let go of it all.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque rural setting, or a fun-packed family break in the heart of the action, we’ve got the perfect escape waiting for you.

Each of our locations are unique – no two are the same. We have lots of different accommodation, from luxury lodges complete with their own private hot tub, through to family-sized caravans and even treehouses. We want you to love your escape, so we are always striving for excellence.

All of our resorts are beautifully-maintained, with our award-winning facilities and stunning accommodation. Where you can relax and unwind or have an adventure filled holiday break away – make it your holiday, your way.

Company Culture

Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry.

Darwin Escapes has 26 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff.

No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you. Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Ayrshire in Scotland, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you!

If you're looking for a role in entertainment, food and beverage or at a management level the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you.

With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.

Desired Criteria

• Previous maintenance / grounds experience is an advantage
• A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills is desirable
  
  

Required Criteria

• Right to Live and work in the UK
• A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential for this role due to the use the site buggies / vehicles.
  
  

Closing DateWednesday 16th July, 2025

Contract Typeparttime

Salary£12.21 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Travel Arrangements

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