Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Location:

Hawkchurch

We are looking for a Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa in Axminster, Devon. Hourly rate of £12.71.

This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 5 variable days which will include weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

Darwin Escapes has 18 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!

• Assist and supervisor the maintenance team with the upkeep of company buildings and guest accommodation.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests on site.
• Complete any necessary paperwork following repairs and maintenance.
• Assist and supervise the grounds team to ensure the appearance of the retreat is kept up to its five star standard.
• Assist with grass cutting and strimming, edging and weeding borders and also clearing pathways.
• Ensure the retreat is kept clear and free of debris.
• Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of all hot tubs on changeover days.

Previous maintenance / grounds experience is preferred. Hot tub maintenance experience is advantageous. A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential for this role due to the use the site buggies / vehicles.

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
• Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
• Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discount across all resorts.
• Free complimentary round of Golf.
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• Introduce a friend recruitment bonus.
• Company employee sick pay.
• Compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Medi Cash cash plan.
• Subject to terms and conditions.

Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry. Darwin Escapes has 18 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff. No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you.

Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Keswick, Cumbria, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you! With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.

• Right to Live and work in the UK
• Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills
• A driving licence and the ability to drive is essential for this role due to the use the site buggies / vehicles.

• Previous maintenance / grounds experience is preferred
• Hot tub maintenance experience is advantageous

Saturday 28th February, 2026

Full time

£12.71 Hourly