Trainee Maintenance Operative

Salary

£27,000 + Full Training + Nationwide Travel

BUILD A CAREER INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING PLAYGROUNDS ACROSS THE UK

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading specialists in the design, installation and maintenance of playgrounds and outdoor play environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a hands‑on background to join a growing team and receive full training from experienced technicians. No previous experience is required; attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are far more important.

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Own transport to commute to the company headquarters each day
• Comfortable travelling throughout the UK as part of the role
• Willing to stay away from home overnight when required
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Inspecting playground equipment and identifying maintenance requirements
• Carrying out repairs to timber, metal and play equipment
• Assisting with installations, surfacing works and general groundworks
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Completing inspection reports and maintenance documentation
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Representing Miracle Design & Play professionally on customer sites

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Practical or hands‑on background
• Good communication skills
• Professional and presentable manner
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Happy to travel throughout the UK when required
• Looking for a long‑term career rather than just a job

• £27,000 starting salary
• Full training and development programme
• Opportunity to learn specialist inspection and maintenance skills
• Company vehicle provided for work duties
• Nationwide travel with varied working locations
• Occasional overnight stays as part of project requirements
• Long‑term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and close‑knit team environment

We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of practical backgrounds. Whether you've worked in construction, landscaping, manufacturing, warehousing, leisure, sport, maintenance or another hands‑on environment, we'd like to hear from you. The most important qualities we're looking for are reliability, a positive attitude, good communication skills and a genuine desire to learn and build a long‑term career within a growing business.

If you're someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in doing a job properly and wants to build a career with a respected company, we'd love to hear from you.