Maintenance Manager

Park Holidays UK Ltd.; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday park discounts

Life Insurance coverage

Eye care voucher

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Park Holidays UK Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations across our holiday park.

You will lead the maintenance team, manage budgets, ensure health and safety compliance, and coordinate with contractors to keep buildings and outdoor spaces safe and inviting for guests and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance management experience in a leisure or holiday park.
• Strong team leadership and workload planning abilities.
• Hands-on skills with plumbing, carpentry, electrical work and plant maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with guests, staff and contractors.
• Organisational skills to prioritise and solve problems quickly.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling expenditure.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and peak times.
• This role requires a Basic DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the maintenance team to keep facilities in excellent condition.
• Manage staff, budgets, health and safety and liaise with external contractors.
• Communicate with guests professionally to ensure a positive experience.
• Plan and implement a proactive maintenance schedule for plant and facilities.
• Allocate workloads, provide guidance and training to the team.
• Complete regular safety checks in line with park agreements and regulations.
• Coordinate movement of holiday homes with Sales Manager for smooth after-sales service.
• Supervise siting activities and ensure safe, compliant processes.
• Monitor budget for maintenance resources and control expenses.
• Ensure proper functioning of all equipment and arrange repairs/upgrades as needed.

Skills

Team management

Budget management

H&S compliance

Plumbing & carpentry

Electrical knowledge

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Manager (136964)

Requisition ID136964-Posted27/08/2026-Park Holidays UK Ltd.-St Osyth Beach Holiday Park, Clacton-on-Sea - Essex-Permanent-Full Time

Looking for a rewarding career in the holiday park industry? Park Holidays UK is one of the leading holiday park operators, offering exciting opportunities in a fun and dynamic environment. Whether you're passionate about customer service, hospitality, or outdoor adventures, we have a role for you. Join our team and be part of creating unforgettable holiday experiences!

Overview

As the Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the maintenance team, ensuring that all equipment, facilities, and outdoor spaces are in excellent condition. You will be responsible for managing staff, budgets, health and safety, and liaising with external contractors. The role requires strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to delivering high standards across the park.

Job Duties

• To communicate with guests in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring a positive experience at all times.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks according to park agreements, ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with H&S regulations and best practices.
• Plan, prepare, and implement a proactive maintenance schedule for all plant, equipment, and facilities to ensure their continuous, safe operation.
• Manage and allocate workloads for the maintenance team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Provide guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists, inspecting facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Plan and coordinate the movement of holiday homes, working closely with the Sales Manager to ensure timely completion and smooth after-sales service.
• Manage and supervise all siting activities, ensuring that processes are safe and compliant.
• Liaise with external contractors to oversee specific projects, ensuring that work is completed to a high standard and in line with building and safety regulations.
• Manage and monitor the budget for maintenance resources, ensuring cost-effective solutions and control over all expenses within the department.
• Ensure the proper functioning of all plant and equipment, coordinating repairs and upgrades when necessary.

Requirements

• Proven experience in maintenance management, ideally within a leisure, holiday park, or similar environment.
• Strong team management abilities, with experience in allocating workloads, training staff, and motivating a team.
• Hands-on experience with general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and plant/equipment maintenance.
• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations, with a commitment to ensuring compliance across all areas of the park.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests, staff, contractors, and management.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling expenditure within an allocated budget.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and peak times as required by the business.
• This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

At Park Holidays UK, you'll be part of an industry-leading organisation where you'll be challenged, inspired, rewarded, and empowered to grow. We pride ourselves on placing a high value on our team members — it’s one of the key things that sets us apart.

We’ll encourage you to bring your best every day, offering exciting opportunities, meaningful work, a supportive and collaborative environment, and plenty of room for professional development.

Employee Benefits at Park Holidays UK include:

• Generous discount on holidays across our parks
• Discount at all restaurants on park for you and your family
• Life Insurance coverage, including a 24/7 digital GP and funeral concierge service for you and your family.
• Free premium eye test voucher
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, retail discounts, and more.