Maintenance Assistant

Witney Lakes Resort; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium golf and country club is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure the upkeep of facilities and equipment. This role involves general repairs, preventive maintenance, and prompt responses to emergencies, all contributing to a first-class environment for members and guests. The ideal candidate should have relevant vocational training and maintenance experience in a business setting. Evening and weekend availability is essential due to operational needs.

Benefits

Complimentary access to health club

70% off meals while on duty

Bonus holiday days

Paid Volunteer Day

25% off retail

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of maintenance experience in an institutional or business setting.
• Vocational training in electrical engineering, plumbing, HVAC, or refrigeration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the upkeep of buildings, facilities, garden, and car park areas.
• Perform general repairs to plumbing fixtures, furniture, and building structures.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing skills

HVAC experience

Education

Post-secondary vocational training

Job description

About Us

The Club Company is a premium collection of 18 golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel‑good environment.

Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel‑good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We’re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.

We create a feel‑good experience through our CARE values:

• Caring, we are hosts with heart, helpful and respectful to customers - putting people first.
• Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating - never giving up.
• Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail.
• Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel good environment.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of fantastic benefits designed to support your well‑being, career growth, and work‑life balance:

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you’re passionate about (available after one year’s service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off‑duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• Wagestream, offering financial flexibility.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain the upkeep of the Club’s buildings, facilities, garden, and car park areas, ensuring that all equipment and machinery are in top condition and running efficiently.

You will carry out general repairs to plumbing fixtures, furniture, woodwork, electrical systems, and building structures, as well as overseeing the maintenance of air conditioning, refrigerators, and swimming pool equipment. You’ll also handle routine preventive maintenance and work with contractors for major repairs when needed.

In addition, you’ll act as Fire Officer, conduct risk assessments, and respond to maintenance emergencies promptly.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and keep everything running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in maintaining a first‑class environment for our members and guests.

Experience & Skills Required

• Post‑secondary vocational training in electrical engineering, plumbing, HVAC or refrigeration desirable.
• 1 year of maintenance experience in an institutional or business setting.

Schedule

• We operate a 7‑days a week business, between 0600 to 2300
• Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours - weekends and bank holidays
• Evening availability for functions (until 0200)

Embracing You

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

Be yourself - we like it that way!