Maintenance Operative

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Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Head Office and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE | £24,100 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the new role of Maintenance Operative.

In this role, you will execute general maintenance works allocated by the Facilities Supervisor. These works will be conducted in order of priority basis with feedback provided on completed and uncompleted tasks. These tasks will be undertaken on both a pro-active and reactive basis.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Opening and closing the building on a rota basis
• Adjusting and repairing fixtures and fittings
• General painting and upkeep of internal office spaces and communal areas
• External general maintenance such as pressure washing, grounds and car park upkeep, including leaf blowing, hedge trimming, etc.

The successful candidate will be flexible with their working hours, as they will be required to work every Saturday, with a day off during the week.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis.  This means that your working hours and days will change, but they will usually be spread over 5 days per week.

This role is required to work every Saturday and will receive a day off during the week. You will also be part of a 3-weekly rota with other colleagues within the Facilities team with the earliest shift start time being 7am and the latest shift end time being 7pm. 

More details on the working hours will be explained during the interview process.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Practical working experience and knowledge of general maintenance
• Personable and ability to communicate efficiently
• A current full UK driving licence
• Ability to execute work without supervision and with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively and as part of a team in dynamic and high-pressure situations

Desirable requirements:

• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• ISRM qualification (National Spa Pool Plant Operators certificate)
• PAT testing C&G 2377
• Practical working experience and knowledge of general maintenance in a hospitality environment

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 25th February 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: 3rd and 4th March 2025

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome.

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.