Maintenance Manager (Interim)

Longleat Enterprises Ltd; Warminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Unlimited free entry

Complimentary tickets to Longleat and

50% off Membership for Friends and Fam

Discounts on food and beverages

Discounts on VIP Experiences

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Perks at work

Flexible working

Job summary

Longleat Enterprises Ltd is seeking an interim Maintenance Manager to lead a multi‑skilled team, drive high standards and deliver an exceptional guest experience at Britain’s iconic safari park estate.

You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and manage staffing and onboarding while maintaining a safety‑first culture across all departments.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification required.
• Significant hands‑on experience in a multi‑trade environment.
• At least three years managing a multi‑trade maintenance team in property/construction.
• Excellent communication and a confident, friendly manner.
• Proficient with computers and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust PPM programme to maximise asset life and efficiency.
• Manage reactive and planned maintenance via CAFM, prioritising and tracking work.
• Ensure full statutory compliance across safety, fire, electrical, water hygiene and CDM.
• Lead the maintenance team, onboard staff, recruit, and plan succession.
• Conduct audits and reviews to sustain high operational standards.
• Take Duty Manager duties as part of the Longleat rota.

Skills

Trade qualification

Multi-trade experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Maintenance improvements

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

About the role:

Longleat is looking for an interim Maintenance Manager who can be a hands-on leader and inspire a multi-skilled maintenance team, drive high standards and deliver an exceptional guest experience.by keeping one of Britain’s most iconic safari parks and estates running at its very best.

From planned preventative maintenance and compliance to project delivery and operational efficiency, no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with departments across the estate, leading with energy, professionalism and a strong safety-first mindset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain some experience in a fast-paced environment, who hasstrong leadership skills, technical knowledge across multiple trades and a passion for continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you and to enable you to step into a career where your impact will be seen every single day at Longleat.

Key duties

• Develop and maintain a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme to maximise asset life, minimise downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage all reactive and planned maintenance activities through CAFM systems, ensuring effective job allocation, prioritisation, tracking and completion within agreed service levels. This will be fulfilled through building excellent relationships with key stakeholders in our operational departments.
• Ensure full statutory compliance across all maintenance activities including Health & Safety, fire safety, electrical compliance, water hygiene, CDM regulations, environmental compliance and safe systems of work.
• Lead the maintenance team in maintaining safe working practices at all times and ensure all company policies, procedures and risk assessments are adhered to, whilst managing onboarding, recruitment and succession planning for the department, supporting long‑term team stability and capability growth.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections and compliance reviews to ensure operational standards are consistently achieved and risks are effectively managed.
• Duty Manager duties as part of the Longleat duty manager rota.

What will I need to be considered to join the team?

• A recognised trade qualification
• Substantial hands-onexperience in multi-trade environment
• Experience (at least three years) and well-developed skills in managing a multi-trade team in a property maintenance or construction management setting
• Excellent communication skills with a confident and friendly nature
• Computer and system-literate,
• Proven track record of delivering improvements in a maintenance environment, whilst delivering excellent customer service.

Your contract

This is a full-time contract, working 40 hours over a 7 day rota basis, including weekends and bank and public holidays (and on rare occasions evenings).

A little about us

At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.

With a core business welcoming around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Why join the Longleat team?

In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.

You will receive attractive benefits that include:

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service.
• Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
• 50% off Membership for Friends and Family
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
• Discounts on VIP Experiences and Accommodation
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Perks at work
• Range of flexible working schemes