Maintenance Manager

Sun, Inc.; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on holidays across parks

Restaurant discounts on park

Life Insurance coverage

Free eye test voucher

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Employee referral scheme

Sales referral scheme

Mortgage advice

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Park Holidays UK is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations across our parks. You will lead the maintenance team, manage budgets, health and safety, and coordinate with external contractors to keep all equipment, facilities and outdoor spaces in excellent condition.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a proactive maintenance mindset, and the ability to deliver high standards while balancing costs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Communicate with guests in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring a positive experience.
• Conduct health and safety checks according to park agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Plan, prepare, and implement a proactive maintenance schedule for all plant, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage and allocate workloads for the maintenance team, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists, inspecting facilities for maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Plan and coordinate movement of holiday homes, coordinating with the Sales Manager for timely completion.
• Supervise siting activities, ensuring safe and compliant processes.
• Liaise with external contractors to oversee projects, ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and monitor budgets for maintenance resources; control expenses.
• Ensure proper functioning of all plant and equipment, coordinating repairs and upgrades when necessary.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team management

Hands-on maintenance

Health and safety

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Compensation: £30,000 - £50,000 Per Annum
Weekly Hours: 43

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.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee referral scheme
• Sales referral scheme
• Free expert mortgage advice
• Company pension scheme

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