Careers

Join the Team at Skelwith Fold

Skelwith Fold is an award-winning five-star, family-owned holiday park, run and maintained by our fabulous team.  Our dedicated, happy team of 25 people cover varying roles both indoor and outdoor, working together to provide the high standards our guests have enjoyed for many years.

Are you looking for a change?  We always welcome applications from energetic, self-motivated individuals and couples, who want to be part of our friendly team, and work in the stunning scenery of the Lake District.  Watch the video to give you an idea of what working at Skelwith is really like and scroll down to view all our vacancy’s and opportunities.

Current Vacancy Autumn 2026 – Outdoor Team, Maintenance & Grounds Worker

The outdoor team, guided by the Maintenance Manager, is fundamental to the upkeep of the park, from everyday tasks through to larger projects when the park is closed for Winter. No two days are the same. The natural environment and sustainability form part of the Skelwith ethos, so working alongside resident wildlife and plants, whilst enhancing amenities for guests is very important.

Is this something you could do?

We are looking to recruit a full-time outdoor team member, who most importantly has a can-do attitude, with attention to detail.

This diverse role would suit someone who is looking for a varied role, maybe someone who has a main skill, but who doesn’t want to do that day in and day out. It could also suit someone with an agricultural or rural background or college leaver willing to learn.

You would be working outdoors most days, completing tasks using our selection of machinery, and tools all which are kept clean and well maintained.

Ideally you will have skills/experience of some of the following:

– Driving and operating agricultural machinery

– Machinery maintenance

– Using all types of hand and power tools

– Forestry work

– Landscaping

– Gardening

– Plumbing

– Joinery

We are a looking for:

– A “can do” approach

– A ability to fix and solve problems.

– A straightforward approach to work

– A team worker.

– A current valid UK Driving licence is essential

Working hours

• 8 hour shift
• 5 days per week
• Monday to Friday (weekend work may be required from time to time)
• 8.30am-5.30pm

What you receive

Hourly rate of pay

Uniform and safety workwear

28 days holiday

Continual training and mentoring

Store discount

Requirements

Full current driver’s license with experience driving and operating agricultural and plant machinery.

A desire to embrace being part of the team and enjoy working at Skelwith.

Apply now – Send your application to Hannah@skelwith.com. or post Mrs Hannah Wild, Skelwith Fold, Ambleside, LA22 0HY

Please email the following:

• Short statement explaining your current situation.
• A paragraph to let us know why you would like this role and what you feel you could bring to the team.
• Dates you would be available for interview.
• Date you would be able to start employment if successful.
• Optional – send a short video/ YouTube link of yourself.
• Optional – send a photo.

We look forward to hearing from you!