Grounds and Maintenance Manager
Location
: Bath Mill Lodge Retreat Job Type
: Full Time - 40 hours per week Department
: Grounds Salary
: £28,000 - £30,0000 Dependent on experience Darwin Escapes. Great People. Great Places. At Darwin Escapes, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our holiday resorts, lodge retreats and support teams, our colleagues help create memorable experiences for our guests every day. We’re proud to offer a friendly and supportive place to work, with opportunities to learn, develop and build a career with Darwin Escapes. About the role
We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Grounds & Maintenance Manager at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat. You’ll be responsible for ensuring grounds, accommodation, buildings and facilities are maintained safely and to a consistently high standard. You’ll lead the Grounds & Maintenance team, coordinate planned and reactive work and ensure the resort remains well presented, operational and guest-ready. This is a practical management role suited to someone with strong groundskeeping and maintenance knowledge, excellent organisation and confidence leading a team. Role highlights
Overall responsibility for the Grounds & Maintenance function
Leadership and development of the Grounds & Maintenance team
Ownership of planned and reactive maintenance activity
Responsibility for resort presentation, safety and operational standards
Varied role covering grounds, accommodation, buildings and facilities
Ongoing opportunities to develop your operational and leadership skills
Key responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day Grounds & Maintenance operation across the resort
Manage, support and develop the Grounds & Maintenance team
Plan, prioritise and coordinate groundskeeping, planned maintenance and reactive repairs
Maintain high standards across gardens, landscaped areas, pathways and outdoor spaces
Ensure accommodation, buildings and facilities are maintained to required standards
Conduct regular inspections and identify areas requiring attention
Ensure preventative maintenance schedules and routine checks are completed
Monitor maintenance requests and ensure work is completed efficiently
Manage rotas and workloads in line with operational requirements
Manage budgets, monitor spend and support effective cost control
Coordinate contractors and external suppliers where required
Manage stock, tools, machinery, equipment and maintenance supplies
Ensure health and safety procedures and company standards are followed
Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection and compliance records
Support emergency and urgent maintenance requirements where necessary
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, presentation and operational standards
Work collaboratively with other resort departments to support the guest experience
What we’re looking for
Essential Previous experience within grounds maintenance, landscaping, general maintenance or a similar operational role
Experience leading or managing a Grounds & Maintenance team
Strong practical knowledge of groundskeeping and general maintenance
Experience coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activity
Strong organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
Confidence managing workloads, standards and team performance
Good understanding of health and safety requirements
A proactive and hands-on approach
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with other departments
Desirable Experience managing grounds or maintenance budgets
Experience managing contractors and external suppliers
Experience using and overseeing groundskeeping machinery and maintenance equipment
Basic knowledge of plumbing, decorating, repairs or general building maintenance
Previous experience within holiday parks, hospitality, leisure or a similar environment
A full UK driving licence
Why Join Darwin Escapes? As part of the Darwin Escapes team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including: Heavily discounted holidays across Darwin Escapes resorts Discounts when dining or using spa facilities across our resorts Free use of many resort facilities MediCash Health Plan Employee Assistance Programme Training and development opportunities Career progression opportunities Access to employee benefits and discounts Discounted gym memberships Enhanced holiday and sick pay Cycle to Work scheme The opportunity to sell annual leave Some benefits are subject to terms and conditions. Supporting the Armed Forces Community Darwin Escapes is proud to support the Armed Forces community and welcomes applications from Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists and military families. Where applicable, eligible Service Leavers and Veterans who meet the essential criteria for a role will be offered an interview. Ready to Join Us? If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Darwin Escapes team.
Grounds and Maintenance Manager in Bath employer: Darwin Escapes
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