Spa Maintenance Technician

FAIRMONT; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in St. Andrews is seeking a Spa Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair pool systems. The role involves collaboration with the Spa and Engineering teams, ensuring health and safety standards are met while providing excellent service. Candidates should have maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Competitive hourly rate plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate plus commission

Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews

Complimentary staff canteen

50% discount in Food and Beverage outlets

Employee rates for spa treatments and green fees

Free access to gym and pool facilities

Opportunities for growth and on-the-job training

Regular social events

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience in hospitality or health club.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair pool plant equipment and facilities.
• Conduct daily inspections of the pool plant facility.
• Manage inventory of chemicals and cleaning supplies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury, and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic five-star luxury hotels and resorts, located in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is situated on the outskirts of St Andrews, featuring two championship golf courses and award-winning spa and leisure facilities. With multiple food and beverage venues, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill, serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we offer our guests a world-class dining and leisure experience on site.

Located within 20 minutes of Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, our hotel is easily accessible from many Scottish destinations.

Job Description

Fairmont St Andrews offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced pool specialist, knowledgeable about pool systems, seeking to advance their career in the hospitality industry.

The Spa Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing minor pool plant equipment and providing general maintenance of the pool plant facility. This role involves collaboration between the Fairmont Spa and the Engineering Department.

About the role:

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of spa pools and facilities. Water treatment and hygiene tasks may also be required within the hotel.
• Conduct daily inspections of the pool plant facility to ensure all systems and equipment are operational.
• Work closely with the Spa Leisure and Resort’s Engineering teams to ensure water testing and treatment are completed following NOP and ERP guidelines.
• Serve as a key contact for the Spa Manager, Director of Facilities, and external engineers to uphold health and safety standards.
• Carry out preventative maintenance according to safety protocols and scheduled servicing.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance and testing activities.
• Manage inventory of chemicals, PPE, and cleaning supplies in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Monitor and service amenities such as sauna, steam room, and shower, reporting faults to the Duty Engineer.
• Provide emergency support, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for spa facilities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience, preferably in a health club, spa, or hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail, good prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Additional Information

• Competitive hourly rate plus commission.
• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews.
• Complimentary staff canteen.
• 50% discount in Food and Beverage outlets.
• Employee rates for spa treatments and green fees.
• Free access to gym and pool facilities.
• Opportunities for growth and on-the-job training.
• Regular social events.