Grounds Manager

Grounds Manager

Permanent

Penrith

30k Salary

We are currently looking for a Grounds Manager, working for a 5 holiday park based near Penrith. No specific experience of working with a holiday park is needed, although the client is looking for someone with experience in a similar role.

Role Specifics

Working on a holiday home and lodge park your key responsibilities will include:

• Being hands on and managing a team with all grounds aspects of the park
• General grounds maintenance including: cleaning the bin areas, maintaining gravel, decking and patio areas, litter picking, etc. The upkeep of all garden areas; plants, flowers, hedges and trees on the park
• Ensuring all areas of the park are presented to an exceptional standard including: strimming and grass cutting is maintained
• Working in conjunction with the Maintenance Team, ensuring the areas around the accommodations are prepared to the highest standards.
• Communicating with the Maintenance Manager and General Manager, keeping them informed regarding work completed and any issues or faults identified
• To review and drive improvements of standards across the park and an impeccable presentation in all areas
• To utilise Company suppliers and ensure full and clear communication with all contractors, overseeing their work and signing off when complete
• Ensuring all equipment, including vehicles, tools etc. are maintained to the appropriate standard so as not to jeopardise the Health & Safety of your team or customers
• To play a proactive part at HOD meetings, including attending any other meetings and events, as appropriate
• All HR related tasks for your department including recruitment, rotas, payroll etc.
• Training and developing your team in all aspects of their roles
• Managing your departmental budget
• The Health and Safety of you, your team and our guests in relation to the park and lodges safety
• To monitor and complete all safety checks required and address any highlighted requirements

Requirements

• Flexibility with working arrangements, i.e. weekend work, some early evenings etc.
• A Full driving licence is essential due to the location of the park