Operations Assistant

Forest Holidays Group Limited; Brecon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading holidays company is seeking an Operations Assistant in Brecon Beacons. Responsibilities include painting, decorating, and maintaining cabin interiors to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have a keen attention to detail, a positive work ethic, and ability to work in a team. The position offers flexible hours, performance bonuses, and generous holiday allowances. This is a chance to work in a beautiful natural setting while contributing to a sustainable business.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Subsidised meals

Wellbeing events & activities

Qualifications

• Must have a can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Experience in outdoor tasks in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting, decorating, and finishing tasks across cabin interiors and exteriors.
• Maintain cabins to a high standard, ensuring they are well presented year-round.
• Follow brand standards to ensure a consistent guest experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Previous experience in decorating

Tools

Painting tools

Job description

Overview

🌲Be a part of making escapes to a cabin in the Brecon Beacons special🌲

Location: Garwnant (Brecon Beacons)

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Working Hours: Part-time, 10 hours.

Days of Work: 2 days per week - Monday and Friday.

Transport: Please note that our location is not accessible by public transport. Therefore, a valid driving licence and access to a car, or another reliable means of transport, are essential for this role.

Operations Assistant role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Assistant to join our Garwnant team! Be part of creating special escapes in one of Wales’ most beautiful forest locations, surrounded by rushing rivers and 400 acres of Welsh woodland. Develop your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests, gaze up at exceptionally starry skies in this Dark Sky Reserve, and listen to the cheerful songs of willow warblers.

About the Operations Assistant role:

Open all year round, our Operations Assistant plays a vital role in creating an exceptional guest experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out painting, decorating, and finishing tasks across cabin interiors and exteriors
• Prepare surfaces correctly, including cleaning, sanding, and minor repairs, before painting
• Maintain cabins to a high standard, ensuring they are well presented year-round
• Use tools, materials, and equipment safely and competently
• Pay close attention to detail to ensure a professional, high-quality finish
• Complete tasks efficiently while meeting agreed timescales
• Follow brand standards to ensure a consistent “Forest Feeling” guest experience
• Take pride in delivering excellent customer service and supporting positive guest impressions

What Are We Looking For?

Our ideal Operations Assistant will be a skilled and detail-oriented individual with a can-do attitude, ensuring our cabins are always presented to the highest standard. You’ll be a team player, capable of building strong working relationships with colleagues, and you’ll take pride in delivering a professional finish every time.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on high-quality decorating
• Some previous experience in painting, decorating, or a similar role.
• A willingness to work outdoors in a natural setting, whatever the weather.

Who Are Forest Holidays?

We’re a Certified B Corp. Our business has been recognised as a force for good. It\'s what we’ve always known: our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’ve never done business as usual. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• ✈️ Generous holiday allowance -Take the time you need to recharge
• 💰 Performance-based bonuses -Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
• 🎉 Social events and awards evenings -Celebrate success with your team
• 🔒 Pension scheme -Secure your future with our company pension
• 💛 One full paid day to volunteer -Give back to a cause you care about
• 🍴 Subsidised meals -Discounted food when working on location
• ❤️🩹 Wellbeing events & activities -Focus on your mental and physical wellness
• 🏠 Save on breaks -Enjoy up to 20% off. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
• 🛍️ Hundreds of discounts -Save on top brands across the UK

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17

• 16 years: £7.55 per hour
• 17 years: £10.00 per hour

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.

🌿Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us at Garwnant. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!