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Light Vehicle Technician / Mechanic NEW Center Parcs Posted today Warminster

Center Parcs group
Warminster
3 days ago
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Overview

With up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities available, Center Parcs is the perfect place for families to try something new together. The Leisure team plays a key role in ensuring families feel confident, safe and happy during their activity, whatever their age or ability. There are many opportunities in the Leisure team, and our offering of activities continues to grow. From donning an eye patch in Pirate and Princess Adventure, to whizzing around a track in Quad Bike Safari or scaling the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure, our focus is on delivering a quality experience that guests will remember, whether it’s their first or fiftieth time.

LIGHT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC | £16.04 per hour

In this role you will be required to manage, maintain and repair the Outdoor Activities and Cycle Centre vehicle fleet. This hands-on role focuses primarily on servicing our Quad Bike fleet used in both Junior and Adult sessions, ensuring all vehicles are safe, compliant and ready for use.

You will carry out routine checks, preventative maintenance and repairs in line with manufacturer and company guidelines. You’ll also carry out ad hoc repairs on a range of other activity vehicles including Segways, Mini Jeeps for our Off Road Explorers, UMAX Utility Vehicle, Small Trailer and other similar vehicles.

You’ll be based in our on-site workshop, fully equipped with the tools and equipment needed to carry out the role.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Longleat Forest (BA12 7PU), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

Hours of Work

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Weekend working may be required.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

About You

Essential requirements:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance or similar qualification
  • Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months
  • Good communication skills
  • Previous experience of ATV / car maintenance or repair
  • Experience of fleet management and record keeping
  • Ability to work alone
  • Ability to diagnose issues and solve problem

Desirable requirements:

  • ATV or motorbike specific training courses
About the Benefits

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

  • Colleague Bonus Scheme
  • Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
  • Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
  • Free use of our leisure facilities
  • Discounted Center Parcs breaks
  • 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
  • Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
  • An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
  • Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 22nd October 2025

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

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