Maintenance Team Member

Farmer Teds; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm is seeking a proactive Maintenance Team Member to support upkeep, repairs and presentation of our attraction. You will help ensure buildings, landscaping, play equipment and guest areas are maintained to a high standard while supporting the Operations team in delivering an exceptional guest experience.

This varied role suits someone practical with a can-do attitude, who works well in a team and is happy to be involved in weekend and seasonal events.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance across buildings, grounds and guest areas.
• Hands-on practical problem solving and a can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repair, decorating and site improvement tasks across the attraction.
• Assist with maintaining buildings, play equipment, utilities and outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and maintain reliability.
• Operate safely using tools, plant and equipment where trained.
• Assist with landscaping, fencing, signage, groundwork and seasonal projects.
• Support event setup and operational requirements during peak trading periods.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe and cordoned when carrying out maintenance tasks.
• Work with contractors and suppliers as needed.
• Complete maintenance records and report issues promptly.
• Deliver friendly and professional interactions with guests and team members.

Skills

General maintenance

Hands-on

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Education

Experience in handyman/maintenance

Tools

Tractors/Heavy machinery

Job description

Join the Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm Maintenance Team and help create an outstanding, safe and memorable visitor experience.

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on and positive Maintenance Team Member to support the upkeep, repair and presentation of our unique attraction. This role is ideal for someone practical who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and has a real can-do attitude. You will help ensure buildings, landscaping, play equipment and guest areas are maintained to a high standard while supporting the wider Operations team in delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repair, decorating and site improvement tasks across the attraction.
• Assist with maintaining buildings, play equipment, utilities and outdoor areas to a consistently high standard.
• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and maintain reliability.
• Operate safely and confidently using tools, plant and equipment where trained.
• Assist with landscaping, fencing, signage, groundwork and seasonal projects.
• Support event setup and operational requirements during peak trading periods.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe and appropriately cordoned when carrying out maintenance tasks.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, suppliers and other departments when required.
• Complete maintenance records and report issues promptly.
• Deliver friendly and professional interactions with guests and team members at all times.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors, diggers or telehandlers.
• Previous maintenance, grounds, construction or handyman experience.
• Spraying certificates/experience.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety practices and safe systems of work.
• Experience working in a visitor attraction, leisure or outdoor environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm and a positive outlook. You should be someone who enjoys getting stuck in, takes initiative and approaches challenges with a practical and solutions-focused mindset. A strong work ethic, team spirit and willingness to support others are essential.

• Reliable, adaptable and hard-working.
• Practical problem solver with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Proud of delivering high standards in everything you do.
• Flexible approach to working weekends, busy periods and seasonal events.

Health & Safety

• Work safely and responsibly in line with company procedures and training.
• Use tools, machinery and equipment correctly and responsibly.
• Report hazards, accidents or near misses promptly.
• Wear appropriate PPE where required.
• Support hygiene and zoonotic disease controls when working in animal areas.

Why Join?

This is a varied and rewarding role within a unique attraction where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a supportive and hardworking team that takes pride in creating an exciting and safe environment for thousands of guests every year.

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