Maintenance Assistant

As a Maintenance Assistant you will perform general maintenance repairs/duties both inside and outside of the hotel building and our staff accommodation. You will be required to show that you have a mechanical aptitude/practical skills and knowledge in such trades as general maintenance repairs, building repairs, painting and decorating and some minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. The role requires a good knowledge of all round DIY and ideally we are looking for someone with trade skills. You must be able to use their own initiative and work alone and as part of a team and be responsible for their own Health and Safety and that of our guests. Key Responsibilities Perform routine maintenance of general building repairs. Minor carpentry such as re-hanging doors, removing/fitting fixtures, fittings and furniture repairs. Light plumbing of fixing taps, replacing washers, clearing drains. Electrical work such as replacing cracked plugs, changing light fittings and/or light-bulbs and replacing faceplates. Painting and decorating to a high standard. Communicating and interacting directly with hotel guests and reception staff in a polite and timely manner while being well presented at all times.