Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant - MA1

Parkdean Resorts; Wareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on holidays

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on partner brands

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help operate our parks efficiently. You will perform a broad range of maintenance tasks—from plumbing fixes and decking repairs to groundskeeping and preparation of holiday homes for sale.

The role involves working both independently and as part of a maintenance team, with responsibilities across facilities, homes, and outdoor spaces to uphold high standards of safety and presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance or trades (carpentry, plumbing, painting, or electrical basics).
• Ability to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks including minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Groundskeeping/landscaping experience is a plus.
• Physical fitness to lift, bend and stand for long periods, and to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across the park.
• Use ParkSmart to manage and complete maintenance jobs.
• Support other park departments with maintenance requirements.
• Maintain tools, equipment and workshop areas safely and neatly.
• Monitor stock levels of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Prepare holiday homes for sale, ensuring cleanliness and safety.

Skills

General maintenance & repair

Groundskeeping / landscaping

Manual dexterity & tools handling

Outdoor weather work

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

ParkSmart system

Hand & power tools

Painting & decorating basics

Job description

As a Maintenance Assistant, you'll play a vital role in the day-to-day operation of the park, carrying out a wide range of maintenance, repair, and groundskeeping tasks. From fixing plumbing issues and repairing decking to maintaining landscaped areas and supporting holiday home sales, no two days are the same.

Working both independently and as part of a supportive maintenance team, you'll ensure our facilities, holiday homes, and outdoor spaces are maintained to the highest standards.

What you will be doing...

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across the park.
• Use our ParkSmart system to manage and complete maintenance jobs efficiently.
• Support other park departments with maintenance requirements as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop areas to a safe and organised standard.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Prepare holiday homes for sale, ensuring they are clean, safe, and presentation-ready.
• Support holiday home handovers and respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Assist with pitch tidies and the movement or siting of holiday homes when required.
• Work closely with the Sales, Ownership, and Maintenance teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Maintain the park's outdoor spaces, including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and litter picking.
• Carry out landscaping, painting, fencing, jet washing, and general external repairs.
• Care for flower beds through planting, weeding, and general upkeep.
• Keep bin bays and service areas clean and well-presented.
• Safely change gas bottles in line with company procedures.
• Support the upkeep and presentation of holiday home pitches across the park.

About you...

• Practical, hands-on experience in general building maintenance, property repairs, or a trade environment (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating, electrical assistance, or general repairs).
• Ability to carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, installations, basic fault finding, and preventative maintenance.
• Hands-on groundskeeping / landscaping experience.
• The ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending and standing for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good manual dexterity with the ability to use or learn to use an array of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment, with the ability to safely operate and maintain them.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• The flexibility to be able to work across varied days including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks - we've got your back when it comes to training!
• You're never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we've got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way.

Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it's understanding the value of every moment. Because it's not just what we do, it's who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park.

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Roisin at [e-mail]