Emergency Maintenance Engineer

Travelodge Hotels Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance expert to enhance hotel operations and guest experiences. This role involves a variety of advanced tasks, including plumbing, electrical works, and emergency repairs, while building strong relationships with hotel managers. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and career development, this company provides a supportive environment for skilled tradespeople looking for job stability and growth. Enjoy the benefits of a competitive salary, regional travel, and generous discounts while making a real impact in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Company Van

Tools Provided

Company Phone

50% Discount on Hotel Bookings

Contributory Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced tradesperson with niche trade skills.
• Valid UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support hotel maintenance across the South of England.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and building repairs.

Skills

Plumbing Repairs

Electrical Works

Building Maintenance

Reactive Emergency Repairs

Education

Niche Trade Skills

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Job Description

Find where you belong!

Have you got a passion for fixing and making things better? Are you highly skilled at repairing equipment and improving your surroundings? Travelodge has one of the largest in-house maintenance teams, and we are looking for a maintenance expert to help improve our hotels and provide customers with an unforgettable experience.

What’s it all about?

If you enjoy travelling and getting out and about, this could be a great fit for you. You will support your region in the South of England, building relationships with Hotel Managers to help maintain properties. You will be involved in a variety of advanced tasks including plumbing repairs, electrical works, external building work, public area works, and reactive emergencies.

Why Travelodge?

We're not just about comfy beds and warm welcomes; we're also dedicated to creating opportunities for all. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves and belong. We work hard to improve the diversity of our teams and celebrate our differences. We also care about our colleagues’ wellbeing, providing resources to support emotional, physical, financial, and work wellbeing. We call this “Better Me”.

Who will this appeal to?

If you are an experienced tradesperson with niche trade skills seeking job stability and a welcoming environment, Travelodge could be the place where you belong. This is a regional role requiring you to drive daily within a 2-hour radius of Exeter. Therefore, a valid UK manual driving licence is essential.

You will follow a shift pattern over three weeks, with overtime included on call out:

• Week one: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Week two: Over six days, 12pm - 8pm, with additional call outs until 1am
• Week three: Any four days between Monday and Friday, 8am - 5pm

What are the extra benefits of working for Travelodge?

• Salary of £31,000
• Regional travel supporting hotels — your own van!
• Tools provided and a company phone
• 50% personal discount for hotel bookings and great friends and family discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• A focus on learning and career development