Maintenance Manager

Parkdean Resorts; Camber; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

High discount on holidays (50%)

Friends & family discount (25%)

Team member discount (30%)

Partner discounts (Hello Fresh, gyms)

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a team across our park facilities, ensuring safe operations and high standards. You will mentor colleagues, align maintenance with guest needs, and partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement.

You will oversee safety, compliance, and facilities management while managing budgets and coordinating with contractors. A hands‑on leader who can balance people development with operational excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in maintenance or facilities management.
• Organised, proactive and calm under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence with a development and culture‑focused leadership style.
• Excellent knowledge of maintenance, grounds, compliance, and health and safety regulations.
• Good IT literacy.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team of maintenance professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, trust and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team briefings to keep the team engaged and productive.
• Collaborate with park leadership to support a seamless guest experience and respond quickly to maintenance issues.
• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance of park facilities, accommodation units, infrastructure and grounds.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely and to high standards.
• Manage the maintenance budget including labour costs, stock levels and procurement.
• Maintain accurate records of works and compliance checks.
• Liaise with external contractors to ensure quality and health and safety compliance.
• Lead on fire safety, legionella testing, electrical and gas inspections and other compliance areas.
• Recruit, onboard and train new colleagues to meet resource plans.
• Ensure safe moving and siting of holiday homes.

Job description

Great holidays don't happen by accident - they're created by talented teams who care. As Maintenance Manager at Parkdean Resorts, you'll lead the people who keep our park operating safely and looking fantastic. And with your people-first approach, you'll shape a culture where your team feels supported, motivated, and proud of the work they do.

What you will be doing...

• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a team of maintenance professionals.
• Fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, trust and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team briefings to ensure your team are engaged and working efficiently and effectively.
• Work closely with the park leadership team to ensure maintenance supports a seamless guest experience by responding promptly to all maintenance issues, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of all park facilities, accommodation units, infrastructure and grounds across the park.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Manage the maintenance budget including labour costs, stock levels, and the procurement of materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of all works and compliance checks.
• Liaise with and manage external contractors to ensure work is carried out in accordance with health and safety policies and to a high standard.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and company health and safety regulations, supporting regular audits.
• Lead on fire safety, legionella testing, electrical and gas inspections, and other key compliance areas.
• Recruit, on-board and train new colleagues to meet resource plans.
• Ensure the safe moving and siting of holiday homes.

About you...

• Previous experience managing a team of people in a maintenance or facilities management environment.
• Organised, proactive and calm under pressure.
• A high level of emotional intelligence with a development and culture-focused leadership style.
• Excellent knowledge of maintenance, grounds, compliance, and health and safety regulations.
• Good IT literacy.
• The ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending and standing for extended periods of time.
• The flexibility to be able to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required.
• Full UK driving licence.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

• 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]