Operations Assistant

FOREST HOLIDAYS LIMITED; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses 5% quarterly

Parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 

Long service awards and company events

Health & well-being platform access

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Subsidised meals

Job summary

FOREST HOLIDAYS LIMITED is seeking an Operations Assistant at Sherwood Forest to keep cabins and facilities in top condition for guests. The role involves outdoor work in a woodland setting, with a focus on safety, maintenance, and delivering the Forest Holidays experience from check-in.

You’ll join a supportive team and work a part-time schedule in a unique outdoor environment. Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be a team player, and enjoy outdoor work year-round.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and can-do approach.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate with colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Some previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Requires a full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Keep cabins and facilities well maintained for guest comfort.
• Ensure hot tubs are in safe and good working order daily.
• Perform general maintenance tasks and basic decorating.
• Follow brand standards to deliver Forest Feeling from cabin to guest.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Previous experience

Outdoors willingness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Join us where the legend of Robin Hood lives on among the pines of Sherwood Forest

Location:Sherwood Forest (Edwinstowe)

Salary:£12.71 per hour

Working Hours:Part-time, 24 hours.

Days of Work:3 out of 7, to includes Mondays and Fridays every week. Some evenings and weekends are also required.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Operations Assistant to join our lovelyteamatSherwood Forest.

Be a part of creating special escapes in one of the UK’s most iconic woodland locations, developing your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest. Our cabins are dotted among the statuesque pines of Sherwood Forest, almost hidden from view. Here, where the legend of Robin Hood was born, you can immerse yourself in the great outdoors across 3,300 acres of magnificent woodland, a truly magical setting to work and grow.

About the OperationsAssistant Role:

As our Operations Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our Forest location running smoothly behind the scenes. From maintaining our cabins to ensuring every facility is in top condition, your work plays a vital role in creating a seamless and enjoyable stay for every guest.

Set within a peaceful woodland environment, this role offers a refreshing alternative to typical maintenance positions. You’ll enjoy a balanced work schedule while working outdoors and as part of a supportive team, all while contributing to the unique Forest Holidays experience.

You’ll take a hands‑on approach to a variety of operational tasks, ensuring everything is safe, functional, and ready for guests to enjoy from the moment they arrive.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensuring hot tubs are in perfect working order every day for our guests.
• Completing general maintenance tasks, including using tools, fixing machinery, and decorating (basic knowledge desirable).
• Paying attention to the little details and delivering daily tasks in a timely and competent manner.
• Following brand standards to ensure every guest experiences the Forest Feeling from the moment they step into their cabin

What Are We Looking For?

Our ideal Operations Assistant will be adynamic individualwho applies a can-do attitude to solve any issues that may arise on location. You will be a team player, capable of building good working relationships with colleagues. Alove for the outdoors is essential as these tasks need completing rain or shine every day of the year.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A positive, can‑do attitude and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Great attention to detail, ensuring high cleanliness standards are met.
• Some previous experience in a similar role.
• A willingness to work outdoors in a natural setting, whatever the weather.
• A full clean UK driving license.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance -Take the time you need to recharge
• Performance-based bonuses -Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
• Enhanced parental leave -(24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
• Long service awards and company events -Celebrate success with your team
• Access to our health & well being platform - Providing you with tools, resources and support to help you feel your best
• Pension scheme- Secure your future with our company pension
• Twopaid days to volunteer -Give back to a cause you care about
• Subsidised meals -Discounted food when working on location
• Health cash plan & life assurance -Covered by the company to keep you protected
• Wellbeing events & activities -Focus on your mental and physical wellness
• Save on breaks -Discounted and last‑minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
• Hundreds of discounts -Save on top brands across the UK

Please note:If successful in the role,any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17:

16 years:£8.00 per hour

17 years:£10.85 per hour

Reasonable Adjustments:

We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.

Who Are Forest Holidays?

We’re a team of 800 people, caring for UK forests and creating unique stays in nature where guests can truly switch off and reconnect.If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, and be part of something meaningful, you've found the right place.