Grounds & Maintenance Team Member

We are looking for an experienced groundkeeper who is also able to help with general maintenance to join our Facilities Team at Haynes Motor Museum for an immediate start until the end of October 2026. There is a possibility that this could become a permanent role for the right person. 

As part of a busy visitor attraction welcoming over 125,000 visitors each year, first impressions are extremely important. This role is responsible for maintaining our 16-acre site to a high standard, ensuring the Museum grounds remain safe, clean, and welcoming for visitors, staff, volunteers and event guests throughout the year. 

Alongside groundskeeping duties, the successful candidate will support general site maintenance and assist with event setup across the Museum estate. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and can work both independently and as part of a team. 

Reporting to the Facilities & Estate Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the Museum and its commercial activities. 

We are seeking a grounds person who will take care of the 16-acre site who is also able to help with general site maintenance during the winter months and during inclement weather. We are looking for a team member who will be hard working, is able to work independently, and has great attention to detail. You will take pride in your work and as part of a high performing team your efforts will make a real difference to our visitors’ enjoyment of their visit to the Museum.  

The Museum and associated businesses are open 7 days a week, 362 days a year. The café serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, and the Venue Hire business delivers daytime and evening events and functions both during the week and at weekends.  

This is a fast-paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can set exemplary standards which will complement the very high standards of service and product we currently deliver across all areas of the Museum.

• Carry out general grounds maintenance  

• Strimming, grass cutting and hedge trimming 

• Weeding and keeping the beds tidy 

• Astroturf maintenance 

• Ensuring the car park and grounds are safe, clean and inviting at all times 

• Work with other departments to ensure the grounds are well-maintained for events or activities 

• Distribution of event road signs and event publicity 

• Basic maintenance tasks to include: plumbing, carpentry, painting and ground repairs 

• To report any maintenance issues to the line manager immediately 

• General Maintenance 

• Opening and closing of the Museum  

• Setting up and packing down site for events, car shows etc 

• Occasionally assist with setup and breakdown for conferences, exhibitions and Museum events 

• Assisting with traffic control and car parking for events 

• Ensure that all rubbish bins are emptied and rubbish is disposed of or recycled correctly in the appropriate bins 

• Report maintenance or health & safety concerns promptly  

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all Museum departments 

• Strong knowledge of groundskeeping techniques and practices 

• Physical stamina to perform manual labour in various weather conditions 

• Enthusiastic attitude with attention to detail and a sense of pride and ownership  

• Always presentable with a polite and helpful manner  

• Able to work independently but also take direction from others  

• Work as part of a team to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction is always met  

• Must hold a full driving license due to location and role requirements 

• Must be organised and able to prioritise tasks required 

• 29 days holiday, increasing with service  

• An extra day off for your birthday  

• Free on-site parking  

• Staff discounts in the café and gift shop  

• Free entry to the Museum for you and your family  

• Ongoing training and development  

• Pension  

• Salary: £26,436.80 

• Location: Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7LH, just minutes off the A303, the main trunk road to the South West 

• Contract Type: Fixed Term until the end of October 2026 

• 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 days a week – additional hours required during busy periods and to cover holiday. Some weekend and evening availability will be needed on a rota basis. 

Send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to Natalie.mackay@haynesmuseum.org 

Applications and interviews are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.  

We operate a two-stage interview process. The second stage will include a trial shift with the opportunity to meet the wider Museum team.  

No agencies please.

We understand that no candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience aligns broadly with the role, we encourage you to apply. We would love to hear how your strengths can contribute to our goals.  

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

Haynes Motor Museum is an Arts Council England accredited museum, a registered charity, one of the leading museums and visitor attractions in the South West, and home to the UK’s largest exhibition of cars and motorbikes dating from the present day back to 1898. We welcome over 125,000 visitors annually.

Our Vision

A future where everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability, can explore, understand, and be inspired by the engineering, technology, and design that shape our world.

Our Mission

To fuel a passion for motoring past, present and future, and transform that passion into a lifelong curiosity for how things work.

Our Charitable Objectives

To conserve our collection and use it to bring automotive heritage to life by exploring how things work, integrating engineering innovation with history and human stories. Through the lens of motoring, we aim to grow meaningful engagement with STEM to inspire the next generation of engineers, innovators and problem-solvers.

Other Business Activity

In support of the Charity, the Museum also operates a Trading Company which comprises:

• Haynes Heritage Engineering, a commercial classic and modern classic car workshop, MOT facility and restoration centre
• Conference Department, state-of-the-art conference facilities hosting corporate and private events
• Events, including monthly Breakfast Club car meets, summer evening events, autojumbles and the John Haynes Classic Car Show
• Café 750, the Museum’s in-house grab-and-go café