Maintenance Team Member

Butlin's Conferences & Events; Skegness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's Conferences & Events in Skegness is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operative to join our Facilities team. You will support the leadership team across all maintenance tasks, keeping spaces safe, functional, and welcoming for guests and colleagues.

The role covers planned and reactive maintenance across the estate, from painting and door hardware to glazing, silicone, plastering, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the estate.
• Support the facilities leadership team on maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and repair facilities, including painting, doors, glazing, silicone, plastering.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external service providers as needed.
• Keep inventory records and identify improvements.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

Relevant college course

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on and proactive Maintenance Operative to join our Facilities team.

In this role, you'll support the Facilities leadership team across all aspects of resort maintenance, helping to keep our spaces safe, functional, and welcoming for guests and team members alike. You'll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the estate, working to current legislative standards.

From painting, replacing door handles and light bulbs to glazing windows, fitting shower doors, applying silicone, and plaster boarding walls, your work will be varied and hands-on. You'll also help evaluate repairs, manage inventory, and identify opportunities for improvement. At times, you'll collaborate with internal colleagues and external service providers to get the job done efficiently and professionally.

All tools and equipment required for the role are provided.

This is a five-day role across a seven-day rota, with typical hours of 9:00am to 4:30pm. You'll also be scheduled for one weekend and one late evening shift (2:30pm to 10:00pm) every seven weeks.

Department Facilities Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Skegness Workplace type Onsite

General Duties & Key Accountabilities

We're looking for someone who brings either solid experience in a maintenance environment or has recently completed a relevant college course and is ready to apply their skills in a real-world setting.

You’ll need to be confident in prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and working within health and safety regulations. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, especially when it comes to record keeping.

You’ll take pride in your work, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!

Our Hiring Process

• Stage 8: DBS Check
• Stage 9: Hired
• Stage 1: Applied
• Stage 2: Review
• Stage 3: Phone Screening
• Stage 4: Skegness Recruitment Session
• Stage 5: Recruitment Session
• Stage 6: Stage One Interview Internal Candidate
• Stage 7: It's Decision Time!
• Stage 9: Hired