Maintenance Operative

Overview

From fixing faults to replacing items, joining our Technical Services team means you can be a superhero for families during their break. The dedicated team provide a speedy response to any service breakdown while delivering excellent care, so our guests can relax knowing they're being taken care of.

Maintenance Operative

Position: MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE £12.87 per hour

We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative to join our busy Technical Services Team.

Responsibilities

• Attending call outs to guest accommodation as well as the on site guest and staff facilities
• Carrying out and completing tasks and resolving maintenance issues
• Ensuring that any work not completed is communicated via a shift book and or job sheet
• Consulting with the Technical Services Management Team on work issues which may cause future problems
• Carrying out general maintenance and planned preventative maintenance tasks as required
• Rectifying any health and safety issues
• Excellent communication skills are required, along with practical working knowledge and experience in general maintenance

Note for applicants: you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Elveden Forest as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, plan your journey accordingly.

Hours of Work

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4 week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. As the village is open 365 days a year, your working hours will include public and bank holidays and during Christmas and or New Year on a rota basis.

About You

Essential requirements:

• Practical working knowledge and experience in general maintenance
• Attention to detail
• Full Driving Licence

Desirable requirements:

• ISRM qualification National Spa Pool Plant Operators certificate
• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• PAT testing C G 2377

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, we would love to see your application.

Closing date: 13 March 2026

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

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 is welcome. We recognise that we are all at our best when we are 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 and belong. 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 and please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.