This job expired on 18th October 2024
Park Manager / Grounds and Maintenance Manager
We are looking for a Park Manager with Grounds and Maintenance Manager duties to join our team at Stratford-Upon-Avon Lodge Retreat in Pathlow, Warwickshire. Fantastic competitive salary!
This retreat is surrounded by lush and well maintained grounds it is the perfect relaxing location for holiday and short breaks. Set in beautiful grounds with its luxury holiday homes, we are looking for a Manager who can lead the team to maintain and excel in the running of the grounds and maintenance team to a five star standard that is expected by Darwin Escapes.
This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 5 variable days including weekends and bank holidays.
Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.
This role includes on call hours on a rota basis, further details will be discussed upon application.
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 role
Main responsibilities:
The successful Park Manager / Grounds and Maintenance Manager will
Assist with Park Manager duties.
Be responsible for the day to day running and efficient operations of the resort.
Ensure the effective structure of the resort.
Ensure staff motivation is high and identify staff training where required.
Assist and manage completion of any renovation projects or redecoration.
Complete any planned daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.
Work with the team to complete general grounds maintenance.
Complete grass cutting, strimming and edging.
Ensure the resort is kept clean and free of debris.
Complete any necessary paperwork following repairs and maintenance.
Requirements:
Previous Management experience is desirable. The successful candidate will need excellent customer service and communication skills and a positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills. A driving licence and ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the retreat.
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 conditions
Why 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.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to Live and work in the UK
- Excellent customer service and strong communication skills
Desired criteria
- A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort
- Previous Management experience is desirable
Darwin Escapes
A Darwin Escape will always be the perfect destination. A chance to unwind, power down or charge up! You’ll be all set to explore, seize adventure, dream bigger and let go of it all. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque rural setting, or a fun-packed family break in the heart of the action, we’ve got the perfect escape waiting for you. Each of our locations are unique – no two are the same. We have lots of different accommodation, from luxury lodges complete with their own private hot tub, through to family-sized caravans and even treehouses. We want you to love your escape, so we are always striving for excellence. All of our resorts are beautifully-maintained, with our award-winning facilities and stunning accommodation. Where you can relax and unwind or have an adventure filled holiday break away – make it your holiday, your way.
Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry. Darwin Escapes has 26 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff. No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you. Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Ayrshire in Scotland, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you! If you're looking for a role in entertainment, food and beverage or at a management level the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you. With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.
Our benefits
We offer on-the-job training and a professional environment where everyone can thrive. So why not apply and start your career with us today!