Grounds and Maintenance Manager

Job title:

Grounds and Maintenance Manager

Company

Darwin Escapes

Job description

Grounds and Maintenance ManagerWe are looking for a Grounds and Maintenance Manager to join our team at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat in Bath, Somerset . Great competitive salary!This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across variable days which will include weekends and bank holidays.Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.Company overview:Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!About the roleMain responsibilities:The successful Grounds and Maintenance Manager will· Oversee the smooth operation of the grounds and maintenance department.· Be responsible for the day to day running of the grounds and maintenance team.· Assist with the maintenance of all company buildings and guest accommodation.· Assist with testing and maintenance of hot tubs.· Carry out grass cutting, strimming, edging and turfing to a five star standard.· Actively promote the retreat and its facilities.· Keep the retreat grounds and public areas free of debris.· Assist with the weeding, spraying and watering of gardens.· Organise and maintain fair staff rotas.· Ensure staff motivation is high and be sure the team are trained.· Comply promptly with all maintenance jobs issued on the daily.Requirements:Previous maintenance / grounds supervisory / managerial experience is preferred. Hot tub maintenance experience is advantageous. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential. A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential for this role due to the use the site buggies / vehicles.What’s in it for you:· Competitive rate of pay.· Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).· Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.· Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.· Food discount across all resorts.· *Free complimentary round of Golf .· Discounts on spa treatments.· *Discount on website ticket prices for Chester Zoo, the UK’s largest charity zoo.· *’Introduce a friend’ recruitment bonus.· *Company employee sick pay.· Compassionate leave pay.· Employee Assistance Programme.· Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.· Cycle to work scheme.· MediCash cash plan.*Subject to terms and conditionsWhy work for us:‘Darwin Escapes is successful because of our Team, who are like minded, dedicated and committed to delivering outstanding standards and customer experience. This is how we support each other to carve those life long memories for our holiday home owners, holiday guests and golf members and visitors’ – Lindsey Esse, Managing Director.About the companyWe strive to set the standard, with a range of five-star destinations across the UK offering holiday breaks, holiday home ownership, and much more.Required Criteria

• Right to Live and work in the UK
• Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills
• A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential for this role due to the use the site buggies / vehicles.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Desired Criteria

• Previous maintenance / grounds supervisory / managerial experience is preferred
• Hot tub maintenance experience is advantageous

Skills you’ll need

Expected salary

Location

Bath

Job date

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:13:55 GMT

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