About the role:
Join the team at Longleat as our new Maintenance Manager and play a key role in keeping one of Britain’s most iconic safari parks and estates running at its very best. We’re looking for a hands‑on leader who can inspire a multi‑skilled maintenance team, drive high standards and deliver an exceptional guest experience.
From planned preventative maintenance and compliance to project delivery and operational efficiency, no two days will be the same. You’ll work closely with departments across the estate, leading with energy, professionalism and a strong safety‑first mindset.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in creating high‑performing teams and well‑maintained facilities.
If you have strong leadership skills, technical knowledge across multiple trades and a passion for continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you and to enable you to step into a career where your impact will be seen every single day at Longleat.
Key duties
* Develop and maintain a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme to maximise asset life, minimise downtime and improve operational efficiency.
* Manage all reactive and planned maintenance activities through CAFM systems, ensuring effective job allocation, prioritisation, tracking and completion within agreed service levels. This will be fulfilled through building excellent relationships with key stakeholders in our operational departments.
* Ensure full statutory compliance across all maintenance activities including Health & Safety, fire safety, electrical compliance, water hygiene, CDM regulations, environmental compliance and safe systems of work.
* Lead the maintenance team in maintaining safe working practices at all times and ensure all company policies, procedures and risk assessments are adhered to, whilst managing onboarding, recruitment and succession planning for the department, supporting long‑term team stability and capability growth.
* Conduct regular audits, inspections and compliance reviews to ensure operational standards are consistently achieved and risks are effectively managed.
What will I need to be considered to join the team?
* A recognised trade qualification
* Substantial hands‑on experience in multi‑trade environment
* Experience (at least three years) and well‑developed skills in managing a multi‑trade team in a property maintenance or construction management setting
* Excellent communication skills with a confident and friendly nature
* Computer and system‑literate
* Proven track record of delivering improvements in a maintenance environment, whilst delivering excellent customer service.
Your contract
This is a full‑time contract, working 40 hours over a 7 day rota basis, including weekends and bank and public holidays (and on rare occasions evenings).
A little about us
At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.
With a core business welcoming around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why join the Longleat team?
In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.
You will receive attractive benefits that include:
* 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service.
* Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
* Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
* 50% off Membership for Friends and Family
* Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
* Discounts on VIP Experiences and Accommodation
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employer contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance scheme
* Perks at work
* Range of flexible working schemes
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