Outstanding Maintenance Assistant required to join a dedicated on‑site team at a truly beautiful countryside, wellness retreat venue in West Norfolk.
This is a hands‑on, practical role for someone who genuinely enjoys fixing, maintaining and improving things, the kind of person who notices when something isn’t quite so and takes pride in putting it right.
We are looking for someone who is qualified in their trade, either as an electrician, carpenter or other.
Working alongside an experienced and highly respected Maintenance Manager, you will help care for a unique site that includes log cabins, guest accommodation, a swimming pool, café, pathways, landscaped grounds and multiple ongoing projects. There is always something to mend, enhance, improve or build, and your skills will be used every day.
The Role
This role suits someone who likes variety, responsibility and visible results from their work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Day‑to‑day maintenance, repairs and upkeep across buildings, cabins and facilities
- Supporting the operation and maintenance of site infrastructure, including pool and café areas
- Using tools and machinery confidently and safely
- Assisting with refurbishments, installations and new projects
- Maintaining pathways, outdoor areas and guest‑facing spaces
- Supporting event and booking set‑ups and breakdowns
- Ensuring everything looks, feels and functions at a high standard for guests
- Working safely, following health & safety procedures at all times
- Being a reliable, proactive presence within the wider team
There is no team management responsibility, but this is a role where initiative, care and pride in workmanship really matter.
The Person
We are looking for someone who is:
- Qualified in their trade
- Hard‑working, motivated and dependable
- Extremely practical and solutions‑focused
- Comfortable turning their hand to a wide range of tasks
- A genuine team player with a positive attitude
- Used to working in active, outdoor and guest‑facing environments
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in maintenance, estates, facilities, construction or a similar practical role is essential
- Qualified electrical and/or plumbing / carpentry knowledge
- Confidence using tools, equipment and machinery
- A clean UK driving licence
- Strong references demonstrating reliability, skill and work ethic
The working environment:
- A beautiful, well‑loved working environment you can feel proud of
- Constant variety, no repetitive days or same routines
- A supportive, respectful team that values good work
- Ongoing projects and improvements to get stuck into
- A full‑time, long‑term opportunity with stability and purpose
This is a role for someone who wants to be busy, useful and trusted, working with their hands and seeing the difference their effort makes every single day.
Practical Details
- Hours: 5 days a week (including a half day every other Saturday)
- Pay: £35,000 per annum
- Start: As soon as possible
- Contract: Long‑term , full time, employed
- If you are a skilled, practical maintenance operative who takes pride in keeping things running beautifully, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or request further details, please email Rebecca : [email protected]
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
