Maintenance Technician

Swinton Estate; Swinton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

NEST pension scheme

Discounts on food & spa

Exclusive facility access

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Swinton Estate is seeking aMaintenance operative to perform upkeep on Swinton Park’s buildings, farms, residences, hotel, spa, Bivouac, and staff housing. You will join a team delivering reliable, safe maintenance across the estate, driving operational excellence and guest comfort.

The role emphasises collaborative work, adherence to health and safety, and proactive problem solving to minimise disruption and environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• UK Driving Licence required.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Trade background is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general maintenance items as required by the business.
• Collaborating as part of a team for reactive and planned maintenance across the Estate and Leisure assets.
• Attend health and safety training as required.
• Keep maintenance logs and coordinate external contractors with proper certification.
• Support environmental initiatives and reduce carbon footprint.
• Attend out-of-hours call outs when on rota.
• Attend scheduled training and H&S courses.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-organisation

Work under pressure

Willingness to learn

Education

Trade background

Tools

Mobile access equipment

UK driving licence

Job description

We take pride in being a reputable and forward-thinking employer, committed to fostering a supportive, engaging, and dynamic work environment. As a carbon‑neutral estate with an ambition to become carbon negative, we are equally dedicated to environmental responsibility as we are to our people. Our culture is built on continuous improvement, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. We place a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our team, recognising that our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsible for planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and ongoing upkeep, the team works with skill, efficiency, and attention to detail across a diverse luxury estate environment. Operating largely behind the scenes, Maintenance supports guest comfort, operational excellence, and the long‑term care of Swinton Park’s heritage, ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained.

Job Purpose:

You will be required to carry out maintenance and upkeep work on the buildings of the Swinton Estate including farms, residential properties, hotel, spa, Bivouac and staff accommodation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking general maintenance items as required by the business as they arise and as set out by the Maintenance Manager
• Working collaboratively as part of a team, to undertake all reactive and planned maintenance across the Estate and Leisure assets
• Attending all statutory health and safety training as required
• Keeping up to date of all planned maintenance tasks, including logbooks and coordination of all external contractors, making sure certification for those task that require it are recorded in hard copy and electronically in the correct folder(s)
• Consider how activity within the department impacts the environment, takes an active part in recycling and reducing the carbon footprint
• To collect information daily from all associated departments relating to any form of equipment or defect that may contribute to the disruption of any day‑to‑day operations, so that remedial action can be implemented. Any outstanding remedial action to be implemented as soon as is physically possible.
• Be prepared for the out of hours call outs, as and when necessary, due to emergencies that may rise unexpectedly (when on rota)
• To attend all training courses as scheduled and instructed to do so & attend all statutory health and safety training as required

Health, Safety & Professionalism

• Follow the overall Swinton Estate Health & Safety Policy at all times.
• Work to actively promote good employee relations and safety practices in accordance with our policies

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• UK Driving Licence
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• A trade background, desirable but not essential
• Ability to operate (or willingness to undertake training) of mobile access equipment
• Be familiar with production of risk and method statements and point of work risk assessments and fully encourage/support the use of and filing of associated paperwork
• Evidence of attendance on a H&S course
• Work collaboratively and courteously by carrying out instructions, being keen to learn and ask for help and assist others within and outside the immediate department
• Ability to organise self, work under pressure and without supervision
• Create confidence by being an expert at what you do, by acting and looking the part and adapting to changing circumstances
• Encourage success by supporting and respecting building occupants and colleagues
• ‘Make it happen’ by taking ownership for getting things done and working seamlessly with others to complete the task in hand

Training in these areas will be given if necessary.

Package description

At Swinton Estate we take pride in recognising and rewarding the dedication of our team members.

Alongside competitive pay and monthly TRONC, our team enjoys an exceptional range of benefits designed to enrich both work and life.

With 30 days’ annual leave - pro rata for part time (including bank holidays) and access to the NEST pension scheme for eligible team members, we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, security, and professional growth.

From exclusive access to our award-winning facilities and exciting employee events, to wellbeing initiatives and bespoke learning opportunities, every detail reflects our dedication to excellence.

Working with us means becoming part of a team that values quality, care, and genuine hospitality in everything we do.

A few of the exclusive privileges our team enjoy include:

• Access to the Country Club and Spa facilities
• 50% discount on food and beverage (including Cookery School and Chefs Table) for you and up to 5 guests
• 50% discount on spa days for you and up to 3 guests
• Swinton Park Hotel and Swinton Bivouac stays for yourself, friends and family
• And many more!