Our Grounds and Maintenance Operatives engage in a range of tasks connected with the maintenance and upkeep of the site, including grass cutting, strimming, gardening, and general maintenance tasks to ensure the park is well presented at all times.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience to join our small but efficient team at Waterfoot Park, Penrith - an award winning caravan park offering touring pitches, a variety of glamping pods and exclusive holiday home and lodge developments.

This is a varied role, with key responsibilities being, but not limited to:

Attending to general maintenance requirements across the site including performing preventative maintenance, handling basic repairs, and making sure all machinery and equipment is kept in a clean and serviceable condition.
Attending to grounds maintenance requirements across the site, including grass & hedge cutting, strimming, gardening, and the spraying and applying of pesticides. (Training provided as required)
Assisting with the delivery of bottled gas and other operational activities as required.
Ensuring that grounds are kept neat and tidy at all times, which will include gardening duties.
Additional cleaning of facilities maintaining cleanliness to high standard.
Assist Reception staff when necessary.
Assisting with siting and de-siting of Holiday Homes
Completing and recording Health and safety checks - basic computer knowledge would be an advantage but training will be provided.
Always working in a safe manner and recognising, rectifying or reporting any health and safety concerns immediately.
Ensuring that work undertaken or not completed is appropriately recorded and communicated effectively with line manager as required.
Maintaining all machinery and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition to include cleaning and oiling all gardening equipment as per manufactures recommendations.
Liaising with contractors when required
Perform administrative tasks as required
Undertaking any other tasks as required from time to time to contribute towards the successful operation of the company.

A full driving licence is a requirement of the role, as the position may include driving a variety of vehicles on site.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.64 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Weekend availability

Experience:

groundskeeping/maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Waterfoot Caravan Park (Lake District Estates)

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