Grounds & General Maintenance Operative

4 days ago

Penrith, United Kingdom Lake District Estates - Waterfoot Park Full time

**Grounds & General Maintenance Operative**

Waterfoot Park, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0JF

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**Position**: Permanent, Full Time

**Hours**: 40 hours per week (5 days on a flexible basis - rota to include some weekends & public holidays)

**Rate**:£9.70 per hour

**About the Job**

Our Grounds and Maintenance Operatives engage in a range of tasks connected with the maintenance and upkeep of the site, helping to ensure the park is well presented and maintained at all times.

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.
- On call duties may be required for which a mobile phone will be provided.
- Completing planned and reported grounds and general maintenance issues.
- Assisting with the delivery of bottled gas and other operational activities as required.
- Assisting with siting and de-siting of Holiday Homes
- Assisting Maintenance Manager with the recording and completion of Health and safety checks so 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.

**Reporting**

The successful applicant will report to the Park Maintenance Manager. There will be no direct reports.

**Person Specification**

We are looking for someone with experience in grounds and general maintenance, who is enthusiastic and proactive, with the ability to work both on their own and as part of a small team. They must be professional, have good communication skills and an appreciation of the need for high quality and excellent customer service.

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

**About Waterfoot Park**
Waterfoot Park, is located in the Ullswater valley within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Lake District National Park. Nestled in the grounds of a Georgian Mansion overlooking England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater, Waterfoot Park is the perfect location for touring, self-catering and glamping holidays as well as holiday homes available for sale. We are just a short walk from the Ullswater 'Steamers' Pier, the charming village of Pooley Bridge and located on the Ullswater Way walking route.

**More about Lake District Estates**

Established over 80 years ago, Lake District Estates is a leading leisure and property business in Cumbria. Amongst its portfolio are: two of the region’s leading visitor attractions - Ullswater Steamers and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, a collection of Peter Rabbit & Friends retail shops, a residential letting portfolio, 6 holiday parks and a holiday marina village.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.64 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Maintenance Operative

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