Grounds and Maintenance Manager

Darwin Escapes group; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat, part of the Darwin Escapes group, is seeking an experienced Grounds & Maintenance Manager. You will lead the grounds and maintenance team, coordinate planned and reactive works, and ensure the resort is well presented, safe and guest-ready.

This hands-on role covers grounds, accommodation, buildings and facilities, with responsibilities for budget control, safety compliance and developing your operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within grounds maintenance, landscaping, general maintenance or a similar operational role.
• Experience leading or managing a Grounds & Maintenance team.
• Strong practical knowledge of groundskeeping and general maintenance.
• Experience coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activity.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence managing workloads, standards and team performance.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• A proactive and hands-on approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Grounds & Maintenance operation across the resort.
• Manage, support and develop the Grounds & Maintenance team.
• Plan, prioritise and coordinate groundskeeping, planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Maintain high standards across gardens, landscaped areas, pathways and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure accommodation, buildings and facilities are maintained to required standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify areas requiring attention.
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules and routine checks are completed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Health & safety

Coordination

Tools

Groundskeeping equipment

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Grounds & Maintenance Manager at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring grounds, accommodation, buildings and facilities are maintained safely and to a consistently high standard. You’ll lead the Grounds & Maintenance team, coordinate planned and reactive work and ensure the resort remains well presented, operational and guest-ready.

This is a practical management role suited to someone with strong groundskeeping and maintenance knowledge, excellent organisation and confidence leading a team.

Role highlights

• Overall responsibility for the Grounds & Maintenance function




• Leadership and development of the Grounds & Maintenance team




• Ownership of planned and reactive maintenance activity




• Responsibility for resort presentation, safety and operational standards




• Varied role covering grounds, accommodation, buildings and facilities




• Ongoing opportunities to develop your operational and leadership skills

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Grounds & Maintenance operation across the resort




• Manage, support and develop the Grounds & Maintenance team




• Plan, prioritise and coordinate groundskeeping, planned maintenance and reactive repairs




• Maintain high standards across gardens, landscaped areas, pathways and outdoor spaces




• Ensure accommodation, buildings and facilities are maintained to required standards




• Conduct regular inspections and identify areas requiring attention




• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules and routine checks are completed




• Monitor maintenance requests and ensure work is completed efficiently




• Manage rotas and workloads in line with operational requirements




• Manage budgets, monitor spend and support effective cost control




• Coordinate contractors and external suppliers where required




• Manage stock, tools, machinery, equipment and maintenance supplies




• Ensure health and safety procedures and company standards are followed




• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection and compliance records




• Support emergency and urgent maintenance requirements where necessary




• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, presentation and operational standards




• Work collaboratively with other resort departments to support the guest experience

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Previous experience within grounds maintenance, landscaping, general maintenance or a similar operational role




• Experience leading or managing a Grounds & Maintenance team




• Strong practical knowledge of groundskeeping and general maintenance




• Experience coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activity




• Strong organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills




• Confidence managing workloads, standards and team performance




• Good understanding of health and safety requirements




• A proactive and hands-on approach




• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with other departments

Desirable

• Experience managing grounds or maintenance budgets




• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers




• Experience using and overseeing groundskeeping machinery and maintenance equipment




• Basic knowledge of plumbing, decorating, repairs or general building maintenance




• Previous experience within holiday parks, hospitality, leisure or a similar environment




• A full UK driving licence