Groundsperson

Park Holidays UK Ltd; Bedale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park company in England is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to keep their parks well-maintained and inviting. Responsibilities include cutting grass, trimming hedges, and ensuring green areas are immaculate. Ideal candidates have experience in grounds maintenance and gardening, are independent yet collaborative, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers various tasks in an outdoor environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday discounts

Discount on food and beverages

Free premium eye test

Health and wellbeing discounts

Comprehensive employee assistance program

Discounted gym memberships

Employee referral scheme

Sales referral scheme

Free mortgage advice

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance and gardening.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Cutting grass and maintaining lawn areas to high standards.
• Trimming hedges and maintaining shrubbery.
• Laying bark and maintaining flowerbeds.
• General gardening duties, including planting and upkeep of green areas.
• Collecting and disposing of rubbish/litter and managing bin areas.
• Distributing deliveries to relevant departments.
• Assisting with moving and siting of caravans and lodges.
• Supporting other departments with ad hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Plumbing experience

Job description

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure our park stays well‑maintained, clean, and inviting. You will be responsible for all grounds maintenance duties, ensuring that green spaces are immaculate and that facilities are kept in top condition. This role offers a variety of tasks and is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Cutting grass and maintaining lawn areas to high standards
• Trimming hedges and maintaining shrubbery
• Laying bark and maintaining flowerbeds
• General gardening duties, including planting and upkeep of green areas
• Collecting and disposing of rubbish/litter and managing bin areas
• Distributing deliveries to relevant departments
• Assisting with moving and siting of caravans and lodges
• Supporting other departments with ad hoc duties as needed
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies and health & safety regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance and gardening
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A professional attitude and a positive, can‑do personality
• Experience in caravan park environments is an advantage
• Plumbing experience would be beneficial, though not essential
• Willingness to wear company‑provided uniform and maintain a neat appearance
• Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the park

About the Company

We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their training and development. We offer comprehensive training and support to help you succeed in your role and grow your career with us.

At Park Holidays UK, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. Our commitment to investing in employee training and development is reflected in our prestigious Gold Investors in People Award. If you are driven and have a passion for helping people realise their dreams, we want you on our team! Join us today!

At Park Holidays UK, you’ll be part of an industry‑leading organisation where you’ll be challenged, inspired, rewarded, and empowered to grow. We pride ourselves on placing a high value on our team members – it's one of the key things that sets us apart. We’ll encourage you to bring your best every day, offering exciting opportunities, meaningful work, a supportive and collaborative environment, and plenty of room for professional development.

Employee Benefits

• Generous discount on holidays across our parks
• Discount on all food and beverage items on park
• Free premium eye test voucher
• Access to the Help@hand app offering health, wellbeing, and retail discounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee referral scheme
• Sales referral scheme
• Free expert mortgage advice
• Company pension scheme