Maintenance Operative

Parkdean Resorts; Skegness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7

50% discount on holidays for you and 5

25% discount for friends and family

30% team member discount on park goods

Discounts on brands (Hello Fresh, gyms

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is looking for a Maintenance Operative to keep holiday parks looking fantastic and running safely for guests. You'll cover grounds, basic repairs, and day-to-day maintenance so holiday homes and outdoor spaces are ready for guests to relax and make memories.

This role suits hands-on people who enjoy fixing things, outdoor work in all weathers, and quickly learning practical skills. You must be physically fit and hold a full UK driving licence, with weekend/evening/bank holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, strimming, pruning, weeding, planting, painting, fencing, litter picking and landscaping.
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance in holiday homes including basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical tasks.
• Assisting with tidying pitches and moving/siting holiday homes.
• Changing gas bottles.
• Using Park Smart system to systematically manage daily maintenance tasks and complete jobs on time.
• Responding to guest enquiries in a friendly and proactive manner; collaborating with park teams.

Skills

Practical mindset

DIY / maintenance basics

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Manual dexterity

Weekend/evening flexibility

Full UK Driving Licence

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 Licence.

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, 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]