Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant - MA1

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Whitley Bay; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

50% staff discount on holidays

30% team member discount on food/drink

Training and development across 65+ UK

Discounts on partner brands (Hello? No

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited in Whitley Bay is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help keep our holiday park's facilities safe and looking great. You will handle general repairs, groundskeeping, and landscaping, delivering practical maintenance with a hands‑on approach.

This role requires physical work outdoors in all weather, the ability to work weekends and holidays, and a Full UK Driving Licence. You’ll join a busy team across our 65 parks, with opportunities to train and grow.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with groundskeeping and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform physical work including lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, handyperson, and grounds duties including mowing, painting, fencing, landscaping and minor repairs.
• Keep outdoor areas tidy and safe through tree/hedge pruning, litter picking, jet washing and pothole repairs.
• Use the job management system to schedule, track, and complete owner jobs and fleet repairs.
• Maintain flower beds and planted areas, including weeding and planting.
• Change gas bottles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure bin bays are clean and tidy.
• Respond to guest enquiries in a friendly, proactive manner and collaborate with park teams.
• Perform pitch tidies and assist with moving/siting holiday homes.
• Work independently and with integrity, seeking support when needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping

General maintenance

Manual dexterity

Driving Licence (UK)

Job description

Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant - MA1

Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, United Kingdom

Job Description

Join us as our new Maintenance Assistant, where you’ll help keep our holiday park looking its best and running safely. From general repairs to groundskeeping and landscaping, your hands‑on work ensures our guests enjoy fantastic facilities and beautiful outdoor spaces - setting the scene for unforgettable memories.

What you will be doing...

• Carrying out a variety of general maintenance, handyperson, and grounds duties, including mowing and strimming grass, painting, fencing, landscaping, and completing minor repairs.
• Keeping the park’s outdoor areas tidy, safe, and attractive through tasks such as tree and hedge pruning, litter picking, jet washing, and pothole repairs.
• Effectively utilise the job management system to schedule, track, and complete owner jobs and fleet repairs promptly and to a high standard.
• Ensuring flower beds and planted areas are well presented and maintained, including weeding and planting new flowers.
• Changing gas bottles safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring bin bays are always kept clean and tidy.
• Responding to guest enquiries in a friendly and proactive manner, collaborating with the wider park teams to resolve any issues promptly.
• Performing pitch tidies and assisting with the moving and siting of holiday homes.
• Working independently and with integrity, completing assigned maintenance tasks to the highest standard while seeking support from your manager or wider team when needed.

About you...

• Hands‑on experience with both groundskeeping and general maintenance work, including garden maintenance, landscaping, and practical repair tasks.
• 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 and power tools.
• The flexibility to be able to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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]

Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, United Kingdom