Grounds and Hot Tub Maintenance Assistant

Darwin Escapes group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned holiday resort group is seeking a Grounds and Hot Tub Maintenance Assistant to support the maintenance team at their location in Cumbria. This part-time role requires flexible working hours and a driving licence due to the use of site vehicles. Key responsibilities include maintaining the property, handling guest maintenance requests, and ensuring hot tubs are clean. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and various employee perks, including discounted staff breaks and access to resort facilities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount across all resorts

Free round of golf

Discounts on spa treatments

"Introduce a friend" recruitment bonus

Employee sick pay and compassionate leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to training programme

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

MediCash cash plan

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 necessary paperwork following repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining all hot tubs on change‑over days.
• Assist with grass cutting, strimming, edging, weeding borders, and clearing pathways.
• Ensure the retreat is kept clear and free of debris.

Job description

Job Description

Location: Hutton Roof

Title: Grounds and Hot Tub Maintenance Assistant at Thanet Well in Penrith, Cumbria

Hourly rate: £12.50

This is a permanent, part‑time position, working 24 hours across 3 days (Monday, Friday & Saturday). 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!

Responsibilities

• 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 with the cleaning and maintaining of all hot tubs on change‑over days.
• 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 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 of site buggies/vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• 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 resort facilities including gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discount across all resorts.
• Free complimentary round of golf.
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• "Introduce a friend" recruitment bonus.
• Company employee sick pay and compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• MediCash cash plan.
• Subject to terms and conditions.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential for this role.

Desired Criteria

• Previous maintenance/grounds experience is an advantage.
• A positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills is desirable.

Closing Date: Saturday 31st January 2026

Contract Type: fulltime

Salary: £12.50 hourly