Farm Park Maintenance Assistant

6 months ago

Cheltenham, United Kingdom Cotswold Farm Park Full time

Purpose of the Post



Due to the ongoing growth of the
business, we are looking for a full time Park Maintenance Assistant to help with
the day to day upkeep of play equipment, buildings, fixtures and fittings at
Cotswold Farm Park. This is a role based largely outdoors with a varied and
wide ranging scope of work. We have a small and friendly team working in a
busy, customer facing environment.



 Main Responsibilities



Undertaking wide range of preventative and
reactive maintenance requests at Cotswold Farm Park, to include:



  • To
    provide maintenance support where tasks include basic painting, plumbing, play
    equipment repairs, carpentry, doors, equipment and fixtures.
  • Assist
    with loading/unloading of bulk goods, including stocking store cupboards,
    firewood, animal snacks, softener salt etc.
  • Building
    and deconstructing temporary event or activity facilities
  • Assist
    with Event building and delivery, which can include set up, reactive maintenance, and break down.
  • To
    carry out routine inspections and checks as directed by the Maintenance Manager
  • Assist
    with maintenance work on the wider farm and estate as required
  • Maintenance Duty Management, including weekend cover on a rota basis (a weekday off in lieu will be given) 
  • Mowing, strimming, leaf clearing and weeding.

Working Practices           



  • To
    provide efficient and high quality maintenance services across the business
  • Take
    reasonable care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including
    general cleanliness and advising on faults and any need for maintenance or
    replacement goods
  • Always
    attend staff meeting and staff training sessions as required
  • Understand personal responsibilities in relation
    to the Health & Safety at Work legislation and demonstrates a working
    knowledge of COSHH assessment applicable in own work area


 Personal Profile



  • A can-do attitude
  • Organised and prioritises well
  • Good team worker but happy to work alone
  • Flexible approach to problem resolution
  • A good timekeeper
  • A mature attitude and a pleasant disposition
  • Well motivated with an eye for detail and a
    desire to achieve high standards
  • Demonstrate high standards of professionalism at
    all times, when working with seasonal staff, contractors, external representatives,
    and senior managers.
  • Attends job-related training courses as required
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
  • Rough Terrain Forklift
  • Carpentry - for building and maintaining wooden play features and event props
  • Basic (for reactive maintenance/troubleshooting) plumbing
  • A landscaping background would be useful, to include fencing.


This is a summary of the roles
duties and responsibilities. However it is not an exhaustive list and other
duties may be required in accordance with business needs. 

Team and Working Pattern

This is a full time, permanent position, working 5 days out of 7 including some weekends on a rota basis during the open season. The standard working day is 8am-5pm with 1/2 hr for lunch.

You will be joining a maintenance team of two full time team members, one part time team member and a Maintenance Manager. Therefore on some days you may be working on your own, as the sole Maintenance Duty person, and other days you may be working with 4 other team members. You will interact regularly with teams across the business which will include balancing competing demands on maintenance requests. We are therefore looking for a candidate who is confident in their own decision making and prioritisation/communication skills but is also happy to work as part of a bigger team when required. 



We will begin interviewing and
shortlisting as soon as we have applicants, so early applications are
encouraged. Immediate start available.



 If you wish to visit for an
informal chat in confidence about the role, before making an application,
please get in touch. We would also consider self employed applicants, subject to agreeing a minimum commitment of hours per week. Please contact if you wish to discuss

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