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General Grounds Assistant - Keswick

Employer
Darwin Escapes
Location
Keswick, Cumbria
Salary
Hourly
Closing date
4 Oct 2019

General Grounds Assistant - Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat

A position is now available for a full time General Grounds Assistant to join the team at Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, in the Lake District.

The successful candidate will join our Grounds and Maintenance team and take on a variety of responsibilities. The main portion of your role will entail reacting promptly to maintenance jobs requested around the resort on various guest accommodation and company buildings. You will also assist in any project work taking place, and any grounds work where required.

Previous experience within a similar role is an advantage, however fantastic customer service skills and an eagerness to learn new skills are the key to success within this role.

Due to the extensive use of resort vehicles, a full UK driving licence is essential to this role.

This is a permanent position to work full time, variable hours. This will include weekends and bank holidays.

The General Grounds Assistant position is ideal for anyone searching for grounds maintenance positions within the Keswick area.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the repair and maintenance of all lodges and other company buildings, as required.
  • Checking and assisting with the connection of the homes and lodges.
  • General maintenance within the holiday units
  • Maintenance support for all the buildings at the park
  • Actively promote the park and it’s facilities.
  • Assisting as needed with the Grounds team and grounds work on site
  • Provide hot tub advice to holiday guests as needed.


What experience you will need

  • Previous experience preferred.
  • Previous maintenance experience is an advantage, but not essential.
  • Some plumbing knowledge is an advantage


What skills you will need

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
  • Full UK driving licence.


What we offer

  •  
    • Competitive salary
    • Enhanced holiday entitlement
    • Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK
    • Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools
    • Food discount across all resorts
    • Discounts on spa treatments
    • *'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus
    • *100% work attendance bonus
    • *Company employee sick pay
    • Compassionate leave pay
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Health Shield cash plan
  • *Subject to terms and conditions

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