Grounds and Maintenance Assistant

7 months ago

Poole, United Kingdom Darwin Escapes Full time

We are looking for a **Grounds and Maintenance Assistant **to join our team at** Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat **in** Farnham, Surrey. **_Fantastic hourly rate of £11.00_

This is a **permanent **position to work **part time** hours This will be 24 hours across Monday, Friday and Saturday.

Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

**Company overview**:
Darwin Escapes has 24 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 Grounds and Maintenance Assistant will
- Assist the maintenance team with the upkeep of company buildings and guest accommodation.
- Respond to maintenance requests from guests on site.
- Assist with renovation projects and attend planned daily maintenance tasks.
- Complete any necessary paperwork following repairs and maintenance.
- Assist the grounds team to ensure the appearance of the retreat is kept up to its five star standard.
- Assist with grass cutting and strimming, edging and weeding borders and also clearing pathways.
- Ensure the retreat is kept clear and free of debris.

**Requirements**:
Previous maintenance / grounds experience is an advantage. A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills is desirable. 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.
- *Discounts for on the gate tickets and yearly memberships at Chester Zoo, the UK’s largest charity zoo.
- *'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
- *100% work attendance 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.

**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.

**Desired Criteria**
- Previous maintenance / grounds experience is an advantage

**Skills Needed**

**About The Company**

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.

**Company Culture**

Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry.

Darwin Escapes has 24 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 ot the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Aryshire 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 oppor

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