Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Salary range: £37,458.00 - £40,610.00 Per Annum DOE, Plus Desirable Benefits
This is a full-time, temporary 6-month contract
Are you wild about creating memorable experiences?
Do you want to work in a place where you can hear calls from troops of howler monkeys, or the roars from a pride of lions?
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are looking for an experienced Motor Mechanic to join our team on a temporary basis, who will provide maintenance and servicing for a variety of company vehicles. The role will see you working in picturesque, historic surroundings, within a friendly, vibrant team.
As a Motor Mechanic, you will carry out emergency repairs and general maintenance work on a wide range of vehicles across both parks, including small commercial vehicles, 4x4 SUVs, agricultural tractors and machines, large off-road goods vehicles, plant, trailers, minibuses, and golf buggies.
Who we are looking for:
A qualified motor mechanic or vehicle technician with relevant certificates to demonstrate professional competency such as relevant diplomas or City and Guilds certificates. You will have evidence of continuous professional development in motor vehicle repairs, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. You will have the capability to carry out scheduled inspections and maintenance of vehicles, as well as pre-MOT checks. You must have a flexible attitude to work, with the ability to work with minimum supervision. It is essential for the successful candidate to hold a full valid driving licence including groups B, BE, B1 as a minimum. Experience driving commercial and/or agricultural vehicles would be advantageous.
Contract details:
This is a temporary 6-month contract, which may be extended dependant on business needs. This position is full time working 40 hours per week, five days out of seven, including weekend cover which will be required on a rota basis – the salary advertised is inclusive of the weekend rate. Overtime is also available. Working hours are 07:30 - 16:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. This position is based at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, although the successful candidates might be required to work across both sites on the occasion. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. A reliable mode of transport is recommended due to our remote location.
The location:
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a world-renowned wild animal park set within 600 acres of Kentish savannah. The Reserve is home to some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals and offers luxury short breaks accommodation, free roaming animal safaris, once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters and exquisite dining experiences. Most importantly, every one of our employees is part of real conservation in action and their efforts have contributed to animals such as black rhino and western lowland gorillas being returned to their natural habitats in collaboration with our partners at The Aspinall Foundation.
Why you should join us:
We’re on a mission to create memorable experiences that matter, and our Core Values ‘One Team’, Customer’ and ‘Pride’ are what drive us each day to become part of something extraordinary. As well as walking to work surrounded by the calls of Howler monkeys and the roars from our pride of Lions, you will join a supportive team who are passionate about their place of work.
Be part of the Port Lympne and Howletts family and join our pride.
You can also expect a host of other ‘roarsome’ benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rata to start date and working hours, rising with length of service. (Pro-rata to start date and working hours)
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning.
- Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity Policies.
- Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.
- Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.
- Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
- Company Pension
- And many more length or service-related rewards and Benefits.
Your adventure awaits
#joinourpride
Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Please note, this role may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
To apply: If you want to work in an exciting and unique environment where no two days are the same, email your C.V. and covering letter to beng@howlettsandportlympne.com
