We are looking for a Grounds and Maintenance Manager to join our team at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat in Poole, Dorset. 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, the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!
About The Role
Main 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 of 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.
*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.
Desired Criteria:
* Previous maintenance/grounds supervisory/managerial experience is preferred.
* Hot tub maintenance experience is advantageous.
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 of site buggies/vehicles.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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