Maintenance - Maintenance Operative - MA1

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization in England seeks a Maintenance Operative. You will assist with maintaining outdoor spaces, conduct repairs in holiday homes, and ensure a safe, enjoyable environment for guests. This role requires a practical mindset and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. A full UK driving license is needed. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for guests while enjoying benefits like discounts on holidays and employee support programs.

Benefits

50% holiday booking discount

30% discount on food and drinks

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Interest in fixing things and performing maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Comfortable with physical tasks such as lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grounds maintenance tasks including mowing and landscaping.
• Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
• Respond to guest inquiries in a friendly manner.

Skills

Practical mindset

Basic knowledge of DIY

Good manual dexterity

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Maintenance - Maintenance Operative - MA1

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 01:00 | Expires Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 00:59

Join us as our new Maintenance Operative, where you’ll help keep our holiday park looking fantastic and running safely for every guest. From mowing lawns and caring for flower beds to tackling day-to-day maintenance tasks, your work ensures our holiday homes and outdoor spaces are ready for guests to relax, explore, and make unforgettable memories.

This is an ideal role for those who love fixing things, working outdoors, learning new practical skills quickly, and who pride in producing high quality work.

What you will be doing...

• Assisting with grounds maintenance tasks including but not limited to mowing, strimming, tree pruning, weeding, planting flowers, painting, fencing, litter picking, jet washing and landscaping.
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks in holiday homes including basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical tasks. Training will be provided where required.
• Assisting with tidying pitches and moving/siting holiday homes.
• Using our ‘Park Smart’ system to systematically and efficiently work through daily maintenance tasks, completing jobs on time and to a high standard.
• Responding to guest enquiries in a friendly and proactive manner. Collaborating with the wider park teams to ensure any issues can be resolved.

About you...

• A practical mindset with an interest in fixing things.
• Basic knowledge of, or an interest in, DIY and maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• The ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending and standing for extended periods of time.
• Good manual dexterity with the ability to use or learn to use an array of tools.
• The flexibility to be able to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays as required.
• Full UK Driving License.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.

We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories.

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Holly at [e-mail].