Maintenance Operative

Parkdean Resorts; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Discounts on holidays for you and your

Team member discounts on food, drinks,

Discounts with partner brands

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Maintenance Operative to keep our holiday parks looking great and running safely for guests. You’ll handle grounds tasks, assist with maintenance in holiday homes, and help prepare pitches and holiday homes for guest arrival.

The role suits practical individuals who enjoy fixing things, learning new skills, and working outdoors. You’ll need a full UK driving licence and be able to work weekends and bank holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with grounds maintenance and outdoor tasks preferred.
• Basic DIY skills and comfort with practical tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift/carry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mowing, strimming, pruning, planting, painting, fencing, litter picking and landscaping.
• Carry out basic repairs in holiday homes (plumbing, carpentry, electrical work) with training provided.
• Tidy pitches and position holiday homes; change gas bottles as needed.
• Use Park Smart system to plan and complete daily maintenance tasks on time.
• Respond to guest inquiries and coordinate with park teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

DIY skills

Outdoor work

Manual dexterity

Driving license

Job description

Join us as our new Maintenance Operative, where you'll help keep our holiday park looking fantastic and running safely for every guest. From mowing lawns and caring for flower beds to tackling day-to-day maintenance tasks, your work ensures our holiday homes and outdoor spaces are ready for guests to relax, explore, and make unforgettable memories.

This is an ideal role for those who love fixing things, working outdoors, learning new practical skills quickly, and who pride in producing high quality work.

What you will be doing...

• Assisting with grounds maintenance tasks including but not limited to mowing, strimming, tree pruning, weeding, planting flowers, painting, fencing, litter picking, jet washing and landscaping.
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks in holiday homes including basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical tasks. Training will be provided where required.
• Assisting with tidying pitches and moving/siting holiday homes.
• Changing gas bottles.
• Using our Park Smart system to systematically and efficiently work through daily maintenance tasks, completing jobs on time and to a high standard.
• Responding to guest enquiries in a friendly and proactive manner. Collaborating with the wider park teams to ensure any issues can be resolved.

About you...

• A practical mindset with an interest in fixing things.
• Basic knowledge of, or an interest in, DIY and maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• The ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending and standing for extended periods of time.
• Good manual dexterity with the ability to use or learn to use an array of tools.
• The flexibility to be able to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required.
• Full UK Driving License.

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 we don't leave unforgettable moments to chance.

We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We're Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories.

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. 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 Holly at [e-mail].