Maintenance Staff

RGIT Australia; Newquay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Birthday day off

Wellbeing support

Staff & Family Holiday Discount

Job summary

Daish’s Holidays is seeking a practical, hands-on Maintenance Operative to keep our hotels, facilities and grounds safe, well maintained and welcoming for guests and team members. You’ll carry out maintenance tasks across carpentry, decorating, plumbing and other trades, plus health & safety checks.

The role includes weekend and bank holiday shifts with daytime hours; we offer all-year-round employment, staff and family holiday discounts, a £100 refer-a-friend bonus and birthday day off, plus

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance environment.
• Skilled in one or more practical trades such as carpentry, joinery, plumbing or electrics.
• Experience in painting and decorating.
• Confident carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keeping external areas, including car parks, paths and roadways, clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Inspecting guest bedrooms and identifying any maintenance work that may be required.
• Carrying out general garden and grounds maintenance.
• Completing general carpentry, painting, decorating, plumbing and other maintenance tasks as required.
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance work safely and to a high standard.
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed in line with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Practical trades

Painting & decorating

General repairs

Education

Trade qualification (preferred)

Relevant practical experience

Tools

Carpentry tools

Power tools

Basic plumbing tools

Job description

Part-time Permanent Team Member

Posted 27 Jul 2026

Description

Maintenance Operative

Make every stay special with Daish’s Holidays

Looking for a stable, year-round role where you can use your practical skills and make a real difference? Whether you're an experienced maintenance professional or have a strong background in a particular trade and are looking for a new challenge, Daish’s Holidays could be the perfect fit for you.

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Operative to help keep our hotels, facilities and grounds safe, well maintained and looking their best for our guests.

All-year-round employment | Fantastic employee benefits

What will you be doing?

As a Maintenance Operative, you'll play an important role in keeping our hotels running smoothly. You'll carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks, ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional and welcoming for both our guests and team members.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Keeping external areas, including car parks, paths and roadways, clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Inspecting guest bedrooms and identifying any maintenance work that may be required.
• Carrying out general garden and grounds maintenance.
• Completing general carpentry, painting, decorating, plumbing and other maintenance tasks as required.
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance work safely and to a high standard.
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed in line with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Checking equipment regularly and ensuring it remains in good working order.
• Supporting the planning and implementation of maintenance schedules to ensure equipment and facilities are serviced appropriately.
• Carrying out periodic Health & Safety checks, including those relating to fire safety and risk assessments.
• Supporting legionella testing and other relevant safety checks as required.
• Reporting any issues that require specialist attention and working with Hotel Management to ensure they are addressed.
• Completing reasonable maintenance tasks and duties as requested by Hotel Management.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a practical, reliable and hands-on individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys solving problems.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working within a maintenance environment.
• Skilled in one or more practical trades such as carpentry, joinery, plumbing or electrics.
• Experienced in painting and decorating.
• Confident carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Practical, resourceful and able to identify and resolve maintenance issues.
• Organised and able to manage a range of maintenance tasks effectively.
• Committed to following Health & Safety procedures and working safely at all times.
• Reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ideally qualified in a relevant trade, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.

At Daish’s, we believe that our people are just as important as our guests. That's why we offer more than just a job.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Stable, all-year-round employment - we don't close for the winter.
• Career progression opportunities across our hotels and wider business.
• £100 refer-a-friend bonus, shared between you and your friend.
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Access to mental wellbeing and financial support to help you when you need it.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Staff, Friends & Family Holiday Discount - enjoy a Daish’s holiday from just £105 for you, your family and friends, including accommodation, breakfast, dinner, coach travel and entertainment.

The role includes weekends and bank holidays, with shifts typically 9:00am-5:00pm and 10:00am-6:00pm on arrival days.

We are an established, family-run holiday company with over 45 years of experience creating memorable holidays for our guests.

Today, we operate 11 hotels across 9 locations throughout the UK, alongside our own fleet of luxury coaches. While we continue to grow and look towards an exciting future, our family values remain at the heart of everything we do.

Clean & Comfortable Accommodation | Good Food | Great Entertainment | Friendly Service

These values are what make a Daish’s holiday special. We pride ourselves on providing great-value holidays for all ages, whether our guests are looking for a relaxing break, fantastic entertainment, delicious food or the chance to explore some of the UK's most wonderful destinations.

Our commitment to great holidays and outstanding customer service has been recognised through a number of industry awards, including Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards and Group Travel & Leisure Awards.

With more than four decades of experience behind us, we’re proud of our heritage as a family company – but we're always looking towards the future.

If you're a practical, hands‑on maintenance professional looking for a secure, year-round role where you'll be valued, supported and part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and join the Daish’s family and help us make every stay special!

Company Overview

Our family of hotels and luxury coaches has been providing great holidays since 1979. The company now has 12 hotels in 10 popular UK resorts, and our fleet of luxury coaches ready to collect you and take you on your holidays. Service, quality, welcoming, friendly staff and excellent value are at the heart of this family-owned company. With family-friendly accommodation and entertainment throughout the year, we have something for everyone.