Site & Services Manager
Job Posted: 21 September 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Ventnor, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Competitive: Dependant on experience
- Industries: Engineering Maintenance Management & Executive
Site & Services Manager
Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight
Full Time – All year round
Ready to take the lead behind the scenes at the UKs most unique attraction?
Blackgang Chine is no ordinary workplace. Perched on the cliffs of the Isle of Wight, our park is home to rides, attractions, buildings, landscaping, infrastructure and everything in between — all of which need to work together to create a great day out for our visitors.
We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Site & Services Manager to take ownership of the maintenance function across the park.
This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll lead our Site & Services Team comprised of Electricians, Carpenters, Ride Engineers and Gardeners. You'll plan and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, manage contractors and suppliers, and make sure our site, equipment and facilities are safe, reliable and maintained to a high standard.
You’ll work closely with our General Manager and wider management team as one of the key Department Managers, playing an important role in identifying improvements, solving problems and helping shape how the park is maintained, operated and developed.
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What You'll Be Doing:
-Lead and manage the day-to-day Site & Services Team
-Oversee the Ride Engineers and ensure safety and compliance is adhered to
-Develop and implement effective preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.
-Take ownership of the maintenance and upkeep of the park
-Manage external contractors and suppliers
-Monitor maintenance expenditure and identify future investment needs.
-Take a lead role in health and safety within the park
-Support the safe and efficient operation of the park.
-Identify opportunities to improve our systems
- About You
We’re looking for someone who is practical, organised and confident taking ownership. You’ll need to be comfortable in a Senior role, leading a varied team of Engineers, Electricians, Mechanics, Carpenters and Gardeners, managing contractors and making decisions when things don’t go to plan.
You’ll ideally have previous experience in a maintenance, engineering, facilities or similar management role, together with a good understanding of health and safety and preventative maintenance.
You'll be someone who:
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-Has strong practical and problem-solving skills.
-Can prioritise effectively in a busy and constantly changing environment.
-Is confident managing and developing a team.
-Has experience managing contractors and external suppliers.
-Understands the importance of health and safety and compliance.
-Can manage budgets and make sensible decisions around expenditure.
-Is proactive and doesn't wait for problems to become bigger problems.
-Takes pride in the standard of work and the -environment they are responsible for.
-Communicates well and works positively with people acrossthe business.
Why Blackgang Chine?
This is an opportunity to become a key part of the team at one of the Isle of Wight’s best-known visitor attractions.
You won’t be managing a standard commercial building or a conventional maintenance operation. You’ll be looking after a unique site with rides, attractions, public areas, buildings and infrastructure — with plenty of variety and plenty of opportunity to make your mark.
As the park continues to develop, there is also scope for this role to grow with it. We’re looking for someone who wants to bring ideas to the table and help us continually improve how we operate and maintain the park.
In return we can offer you a range of employee benefits, including, but not limited to;
Flexible working schedules
33 days holiday a year
Support with Healthcare
Family Season Passes
In Park Discounts
Local Business Discounts
So, if you’re a capable maintenance professional looking for a role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Vectis Ventures Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Personal information submitted as part of your application will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.
If you have any further questions about the role please email us at [email protected]
Blackgang Chine
Step into a world where dinosaurs roam, pirates set sail, and fairy tales come to life. Blackgang Chine, Land of Imagination, is the UK's oldest theme park, bringing adventure and storytelling to families on the Isle of Wight for over 180 years
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