HEAD OF BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT
Permanent, Full Time
The Head of Building Department will report to the Estate Owner and his Agent and will work in tandem with the other Heads of Department and the Estate Office staff. The post comes with a good salary, pension, vehicle for business use (or allowance). Accommodation on the estate may be available.
The post is based at The Estate Office, Whitfield, Hexham, NE47 8HD.
The Role
The Head of Building Department will manage and lead the Estate Maintenance Team, be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the repair, maintenance, conservation and preservation of the Estate’s portfolio of properties, including historic and architecturally important buildings.
The role also includes the preparation and costing of specifications for building works, procurement of competitive tenders by third party contractors, the provision of responsible, efficient and cost-effective property management, maintenance and project management services, along with the supervision of works.
The Head of Buildings Department will also be responsible for all health and safety related matters and CDM compliance within their department. The post carries a high level of responsibility, and the post holder will be part of a wider team requiring good team-working skills, but also be able to work unilaterally taking responsibility for their own actions.
The role is full time, and you will be expected to provide out of hours emergency cover along with other team members.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Person Specification and Key Skills
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have the following attributes:
Applications should be made by submitting a covering letter and C.V to Susan Davis susan.davis@whitfieldestate.co.uk
HOLIDAY PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISIOR
Permanent, Full Time
The Role
As a result of continued expansion we are recruiting a Park Maintenance Supervisor to join our existing holiday park management team on the Whitfield Estate, Northumberland. The successful candidate will be able to work within a small team as well as independently, will be personable and possess good communication skills. They should demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to work, be willing to take responsibility and ownership of tasks and have a common sense approach.
As the Park Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintenance of all aspects of the park grounds, for an ‘owner only’ Holiday Park which is currently undergoing further development. The park currently contains 90 caravans and work is starting to accommodate up to 42 additional luxury lodges on an adjacent site. You will report to the Management Team and work closely with them, ensuring that the Park is maintained to a high standard and is a safe environment for all.
Main responsibilities & Duties
· Moving and siting caravans
· Completing risk assessments
· Getting pitches ready for siting caravans
· Delivery and installing gas bottles on to caravans for our owners
· Grass cutting and strimming
· General maintenance including some ground works, paving etc.
· Provide cover for the Park Manager on days off and holidays
· Some light administratirative duties
Requirements
· Assist on the wider Whitfield Estate on occasion when required; grounds maintenance, walling, light forestry work.
Qualifications and Skills
· Experience of operating modern machinery is a requirement of the role (NTPC certification is preferable). Additional experience in operating chainsaws and the safe application of pesticides would also be helpful. Full training will be provided where required. A current, clean driving licence is essential in being able to fulfil the role.
Working week
The standard working day for all employees on the Estate is 8.00am – 4.30pm, although additional hours may be required to properly fulfil the duties of the role. Due to the nature of the holiday park business, the working week will involve working five days in seven, to include weekends and Bank Holidays from time to time (normally during the High Season).
Applications should be made by submitting a covering letter and C.V to Susan Davis susan.davis@whitfieldestate.co.uk