Grounds and Maintenance Assistant

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

Job summary

A hospitality company in Poole is seeking a part-time Grounds and Maintenance Assistant to maintain company properties and ensure guest satisfaction. The role involves various responsibilities including assisting with maintenance requests, landscaping, and paperwork. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in maintenance, a positive work ethic, and a driving license. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including enhanced holiday entitlement and free access to resort facilities.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Recruitment bonus

Employee sick pay

Compassionate leave pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Free training programme

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or groundskeeping is preferred.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to drive necessary site vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance with upkeep of buildings and guest accommodations.
• Respond to guest maintenance requests.
• Help with renovation projects and daily maintenance tasks.
• Manage paperwork following repairs.
• Ensure grounds are up to five-star standards.
• Assist with landscaping tasks.

Skills

Previous maintenance/grounds experience

Positive work ethic

Driving licence

Job description

Grounds and Maintenance Assistant

Location: Organford Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset

Hourly rate: £12.21.

Job type: Permanent, part‑time, 24 hours across 3 variable days including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential.

Company Overview

Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom. The Darwin family offers careers in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment and management.

About The Role

We are looking for a Grounds and Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat.

Main 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 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.
• Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Driving licence and ability to drive necessary site buggies/vehicles.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

• Previous maintenance/grounds experience is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
• Discounted staff breaks at Darwin Escapes resorts.
• Free use of all resort facilities including gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discount across all resorts.
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• Introduce a friend recruitment bonus.
• Company employee sick pay.
• Compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to Darwin Academy training programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• MediCash cash plan.

Contract Details

Contract type: Part‑time

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Salary: £12.21 hourly