Maintenance and Grounds Team Leader

Holmans Wood Holiday Park; Chudleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discounted holidays

Discounted meals

30 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance

Training & Development

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Haulfryn’s Holmans Wood Holiday Park is seeking a Team Leader – Maintenance & Operations to manage the day-to-day maintenance and grounds across the park. You’ll lead a small team, ensure facilities are presented to a high standard and work closely with the management team to keep operations running smoothly.

With 40 hours per week and a permanent contract, this role offers a competitive salary (£28,225.60 per annum) plus benefits including holidays, pension and development opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance, grounds or landscaping experience.
• Experience in supervising or leading others, or the potential to take that step.
• Hands-on, practical approach and willingness to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day maintenance and grounds operations.
• Ensure park, grounds and facilities are maintained to a consistently high standard.
• Take a hands-on approach to maintenance and grounds activities.
• Provide structure and organisation to daily activities.
• Be a visible, approachable contact for owners and guests.
• Support wider park operations across different areas as needed.
• Identify issues and see them through to resolution.
• Develop a strong understanding of the park and facilities.
• Support and guide team members to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with management to ensure safe, smooth operation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Join Our Team at Holmans Wood Holiday Park!

Salary: £28,225.60 per annum

Hours:Full Time, 40 hours per week

Location:Holmans Wood Holiday Park, TQ13 0DZ

Job Type:Permanent

Are you an experienced maintenance or grounds professional ready to take the next step into a broader operational role?

At Haulfryn, we’re proud to create exceptional holiday experiences across our UK holiday parks, and we’re looking for aTeam Leader – Maintenance & Operationsto join our team at Holmans Wood.

With maintenance and grounds at the heart of the role, you’ll lead and support the team to ensure the park, grounds and facilities are maintained and presented to a high standard. You’ll also play an important part in the wider day-to-day operation of the park, building positive relationships with our owners and holiday guests and working closely with the management team to help keep everything running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a practical maintenance, grounds or landscaping background who is ready to develop your leadership skills and broaden your experience across park operations.

Why Join us?

We believe in rewarding your hard work with a supportive and inspiring environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Discounted holidays at our picturesque UK holiday parks
• Discounted meals at our on-site restaurants
• 30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days with service
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Continuous Training & Development Opportunities
• Be part of a business with over 90 years of family values and a commitment to sustainability

What You’ll Do

As ourTeam Leader – Maintenance & Operations, you’ll:

• Lead and support the day-to-day maintenance and grounds operation, providing structure and direction to the team.
• Help ensure the park, grounds and facilities are maintained and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Take a hands-on approach when required, supporting practical maintenance and grounds activities alongside the team.
• Provide structure and organisation to day-to-day activities, supporting the smooth running of the park.
• Be a visible and approachable point of contact for owners and holiday guests, building positive and professional relationships.
• Support the wider day-to-day park operation, working flexibly across different areas where required.
• Identify maintenance and operational issues and help ensure they are followed through to resolution.
• Develop a strong understanding of the park, its facilities and how different areas of the operation work together.
• Support and guide team members, helping to maintain high standards and a positive working environment.
• Work closely with the wider management team to support the safe, smooth and effective operation of the park.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll bring:

• Previous practical experience within maintenance, grounds, landscaping or a similar environment.
• Experience of supporting, supervising or leading others, or the confidence and ability to take that next step.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support the team where required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with owners, holiday guests and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to provide structure and direction to day-to-day activities.
• A reliable, approachable and responsible attitude.
• A positive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• An interest in developing your leadership skills and building broader operational experience.
• Flexibility and willingness to support different areas of the park operation as required.
• A full, valid UK driving licence may be required where driving forms part of the duties associated with the role.

Why Choose Haulfryn?

With over 90 years of experience, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading holiday park operators. What sets us apart?

• Exceptional Locations:Work in a place that inspires
• Family Values:Join a supportive, community-focused team
• Nurturing Nature:Sustainability is at the heart of what we do

If you’re ready to bring your practical experience, people skills and positive approach to a role where you can develop your leadership experience and make a real difference to the day-to-day running of the park, we’d love to hear from you.

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.