Winter 26/27 - Maintenance / Driver

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; La Plagne; Sur place; EUR 19 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full training

Career progression

Uniform provided

Staff meals

Accommodation support

Visa assistance (UK)

Résumé du poste

Alpine Elements in France is seeking a Maintenance/Driver to support the upkeep of resort properties. You will tackle tasks from leaking dishwashers to snow shovelling and co-ordinate with resort managers, delivering a professional and friendly service to guests when in properties.

We value energetic, flexible individuals who can work solo or as part of a team, hold a full clean driving licence, and are ready to adapt to a busy seasonal environment with clear safety and grooming standards.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic about speaking with people.
• Jack of all trades.
• Motivated to provide excellent customer service.
• Adaptable with a flexible attitude towards work.
• Possess clear communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and repair Alpine Elements properties within the resort.
• Interact with guests in properties in a professional and friendly manner.
• Take ownership and resolve maintenance issues as they arise.
• Communicate progress with resort managers and staff.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and presentation.

Connaissances

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptable

Problem Solving

Description du poste

We employ up to 120 staff each season which gives Alpine Elements a unique advantage in offering the chance to work summer or winter and, if visa restrictions allow, back-to-back seasonal opportunities. With a variety of positions available, we are the perfect company to choose whether you are looking for a career progression or a one-off seasonal experience.

We are fully compliant with all immigration laws, therefore we welcome all nationalities to apply that have an EU passport, a right to work in France in the form of a CDS, or are from a country where you can obtain a visa. We are one of the few companies that assist UK applicants to complete their visa paperwork, meaning all UK passport holders are welcome to apply, however the recruitment process has extra steps to obtain your visa and work permits. The majority of our guests are from the UK, therefore it is compulsory that all applicants are fluent in English to be considered for a position.

We are an active company, and we whole heartedly encourage our staff to get involved in mountain activities. Regardless of whether you are new to a sport, or a seasoned pro, we are confident you will find a home in France. We offer an encouraging environment for all levels of experience in a company where we actively look to promote from within.

Our recruitment process is designed to see the person behind the CV. Our personal approach enables us to achieve your goal of working a season, and making the most of that season, whilst delivering excellent guest service. We are looking for passionate applicants who can balance a demanding position whilst maintaining a good work/life balance.

Together we will ensure you will find & be in your element.

Position

As a maintenance / driver, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all Alpine Elements properties within your resort. Day-to-day tasks might take you from a leaking dishwasher to show shovelling, from a trip to the dechetterie to testing the hot tubs - basically supporting the properties in any way they need. Although it is not a direct customer facing role, you will interact with our guests when in our properties, therefore a professional yet friendly manner is a must.

Requirements

Customer Focus

• To assist the other resort staff in various roles when necessary, ensuring impeccable customer service and assistance in emergencies.
• To make yourself known to our guests when entering a property.
• To provide an accurate & consistent appearance of the company at all times, with professionalism and by adhering to uniform requirements and grooming standards.

Operational

• Take ownership and resolve maintenance issues as and when they arise.
• To communicate efficiently with the managers and resort staff with the progress and projected completion of maintenance works.
• To pro-actively identify, note, plan, and resolve any maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• To complete works to the highest standards in line with company policy.
• To be on-call (on a rota basis) in case of an emergency to manage any incidents.
• Escalate and report all scheduled works to maintenance and resort managers.

Requirements of the role

• Energetic and enthusiastic about speaking with people .
• Jack of all trades.
• Motivated to provide excellent customer service.
• Adaptable with a flexible attitude towards work.
• Possess clear communication skills.
• Able to use company tech to keep maintenance apps up to date.
• Able to work alone or as a part of a team.
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Honest and trustworthy.

Must haves

• Confident driver with a full, clean driving licence held for 2 years and be 21 years of age & above.

Salary and Package benefits

• 35 hours a week average working hours.
• Full training and development available with great career progression and opportunities for future seasons.
• Salary is competitive, uniform is provided, and staff meals are included within the working shifts.
• Accommodation and assistance to obtain a visa (UK only) can be provided as optional extras if needed.

Operational dates may vary by resort and property; however, they generally fall between late November/early December until mid to late April.