Maintenance Assistant

Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland. We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things. Are you a motivated, proactive person who cares deeply about creating exceptional experiences for your guests? If so, we would welcome you to apply for the position of Maintenance Assistant at the exclusive Culloden Estate & Spa Under the inspiring leadership of our Maintenance Manager, Ben McGrane, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here. The successful candidate can expect to work 21 hours per week (excluding breaks), three days out seven including weekends. Typical shift patterns include 8am to 4pm, 9am to 5pm. We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development. For further details about our employee benefits click here. The salary for this position is £14,400.00 per annum The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria. To find out more about Hastings Hotels and what our company offers please visit Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. About The Role To assist with routine and remedial work to ensure equipment and utilities are maintained as appropriate. To assist with ensuring adequate and appropriate spares and parts stock and records are maintained. To assist in ensuring all emergency equipment is maintained in working order and procedures are effective and implemented, and appropriate training is carried out. To assist with the maintenance of a safe environment in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene and security legislation and company polices and procedures. To assist with the maintenance of effective communication and relationships with other hotel departments, suppliers and agencies to maintain an effective operation and ensure guest satisfaction. To assist in promoting and encouraging a harmonious working environment where all staff are treated with respect and dignity. Any other duties as required by management. Required Criteria A right to work within the United Kingdom Work well under pressure and be a team player Excellent attention to detail Smart well groomed appearance Good communication, numeracy and IT skills Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths Approved maintenance experience gained within commercial buildings Skills Needed Planning & Scheduling, Attention to detail, Exceeding Customer Expectations About The Company Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, one stand-alone grill bar/restaurant and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. Over 50 years this family owned business has successfully earned its identity and in a crowded market place because we place quality at the heart of what we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests. And quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us. Company Culture Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our staff. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey. As a result, we are proud to have some of the best staff retention levels in the hospitality industry. Company Benefits We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, cash and credit card tips, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development. Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Event tickets, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Discount on meals purchased , Discount on spa treatments or products, Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month Salary £14,400.00 per year Skills: Planning & Scheduling Attention to detail Exceeding Customer Expect Benefits: Vacation, Paid time off Retirement plan and/or pension Employee development programs Employee discounts Cycle to work Competitive salary