Park Maintenance Person Part-Time
Your Introduction to Farmer
Palmer’s Team and History
In 1998 Farmer Palmer’s was
born. From the beginning, we have been driven by a passion for creating a
family-friendly environment where children can learn, play, and get close to
the countryside animals.
Reports to: Cerys O'Neill - General Manager
Accountable to: Directors of Farmer Palmers Farm Park –
Phillip Palmer and Sandra Palmer-Snellin
Location: Farmer Palmers Farm Park, Wareham Road,
Poole, BH16 6EU
Hours
Approximately 16 – 20 hours per week, flexible hours with additional hours available during busy periods, seasonal events, holidays, and
for special projects.
Employment
Type
Part-Time Employee
Job
Overview
We are seeking a practical, proactive, and
reliable maintenance person to join our team at our busy Children's Farm Park.
This is a varied, hands-on role requiring a wide range of maintenance, repair,
cleaning, and site improvement tasks to ensure our attractions, facilities, and
grounds remain safe, clean, and enjoyable for visitors throughout the year.
The successful candidate will be able to
identify maintenance issues, carry out repairs independently, and support the
creation and setup of seasonal attractions and events.
Key
Responsibilities
Grounds
Maintenance
* Grass
cutting, strimming, and general grounds upkeep
* Hedge
trimming and landscaping duties
* Fence
repairs, installation, and maintenance
* Maintaining
outdoor visitor areas to a high standard
General
Maintenance & Repairs
* Painting
and decorating
* Basic
carpentry and handyman repairs
* Routine
maintenance of buildings, equipment, and attractions
* Identifying
maintenance issues and carrying out repairs proactively
* Assisting
with site improvements and development projects
Play Area
& Equipment Maintenance
* Deep
cleaning and maintenance of indoor play areas
* Cleaning
and maintaining bouncy castles and inflatable equipment
* Maintaining
sand play areas and associated equipment
* Repairing
and servicing pedal tractors and go-karts as required
* Carrying
out routine safety inspections and minor repairs
Seasonal
Event Support
* Assisting
with the setup, maintenance, and dismantling of seasonal events including
Easter, Halloween, and Christmas
* Helping
construct themed displays, structures, scenery, and visitor experiences
* Supporting
event teams with practical maintenance and build requirements
Skills
& Experience
Essential
* Practical
maintenance, handyman, or property maintenance experience
* Ability
to carry out a variety of repair and maintenance tasks
* Good
problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Ability
to work independently and use initiative
* Physically
fit and capable of manual work in an outdoor environment
* Positive,
flexible, and team-focused attitude
Desirable
* Tractor
driving experience
* Carpentry,
fencing, landscaping, or construction experience
* Experience
maintaining visitor attractions, play equipment, or farm facilities
* Previous
experience in a farm park, leisure attraction, or outdoor visitor
environment
Additional
Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to list any relevant
qualifications, licences, certificates, or practical skills, including:
* Tractor
or agricultural machinery operation
* Carpentry,
construction, or trade qualifications
* First Aid training & Health & safety training
* Electrical
or mechanical maintenance experience
* Chainsaw
certification
* Any
other relevant maintenance, agricultural, or practical skills
Benefits
* Additional
hours available throughout the year
* 25%
staff discount on food, drink, and retail purchases on site
* Free
entry for immediate family members
* Free
on-site parking
* Free
lunch provided when working
* Employee
Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Friendly
and supportive working environment
* Opportunity
to be involved in exciting seasonal events and attraction development