Maintenance Technician

We take pride in being a reputable and forward-thinking employer, committed to fostering a supportive, engaging, and dynamic work environment. As a carbon-neutral estate with an ambition to become carbon negative, we are equally dedicated to environmental responsibility as we are to our people. Our culture is built on continuous improvement, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. We place a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our team, recognising that our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsible for planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and ongoing upkeep, the team works with skill, efficiency, and attention to detail across a diverse luxury estate environment. Operating largely behind the scenes, Maintenance supports guest comfort, operational excellence, and the long‑term care of Swinton Park’s heritage, ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained.


Job
Purpose:

You will be required to carry out maintenance and upkeep work on the
buildings of the Swinton Estate including farms, residential properties, hotel,
spa, Bivouac and staff accommodation.

Key
Responsibilities:

• Undertaking general maintenance items as required by
  the business as they arise and as set out by the Maintenance Manager


• Working
  collaboratively as part of a team, to undertake all reactive and planned
  maintenance across the Estate and Leisure assets


• Attending
  all statutory health and safety training as required


• Keeping
  up to date of all planned maintenance tasks, including logbooks and
  coordination of all external contractors, making sure certification for
  those task that require it are recorded in hard copy and electronically in
  the correct folder(s)


• Consider
  how activity within the department impacts the environment, takes an active
  part in recycling and reducing the carbon footprint
• To collect information daily from all associated departments relating to any form
  of equipment or defect that may contribute to the disruption of any day-to-day
  operations, so that remedial action can be implemented. Any outstanding remedial action to be
  implemented as soon as is physically possible.
• Be
  prepared for the out of hours call outs, as and when necessary, due to
  emergencies that may rise unexpectedly (when on rota)
• To attend all training courses as scheduled and
  instructed to do so & attend
  all statutory health and safety training as required

Health,
Safety & Professionalism

• Follow the overall Swinton Estate
  Health & Safety Policy at all times.


• Work to actively promote good
  employee relations and safety practices in accordance with our policies

Requirements

• Eligibility
  to work in the UK
• UK
  Driving Licence
• Have
  at least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• A
  trade background, desirable but not essential
• Ability
  to operate (or willingness to undertake training) of mobile access equipment
• Be
  familiar with production of risk and method statements and point of work risk
  assessments and fully encourage/support the use of and filing of associated
  paperwork
• Evidence
  of attendance on a H&S course
• Work
  collaboratively and courteously by carrying out instructions, being keen to
  learn and ask for help and assist others within and outside the immediate
  department
• Ability
  to organise self, work under pressure and without supervision
• Create
  confidence by being an expert at what you do, by acting and looking the part
  and adapting to changing circumstances
• Encourage
  success by supporting and respecting building occupants and colleagues
• ‘Make
  it happen’ by taking ownership for getting things done and working seamlessly
  with others to complete the task in hand

Training in
these areas will be given if necessary.

Package description

At Swinton Estate we take pride in recognising and rewarding the dedication of our team members.

Alongside competitive pay and monthly TRONC, our team enjoys an exceptional range of benefits designed to enrich both work and life.

With 30 days’ annual leave - pro rata for part time (including bank holidays) and access to the NEST pension scheme for eligible team members, we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, security, and professional growth.

From exclusive access to our award-winning facilities and exciting employee events, to wellbeing initiatives and bespoke learning opportunities, every detail reflects our dedication to excellence.

Working with us means becoming part of a team that values quality, care, and genuine hospitality in everything we do.

A few of the exclusive privileges our team enjoy include:

• Access to the Country Club and Spa facilities
• 50% discount on food and beverage (including Cookery School and Chefs Table) for you and up to 5 guests
• 50% discount on spa days for you and up to 3 guests
• Swinton Park Hotel and Swinton Bivouac stays for yourself, friends and family
• And many more!