Emergency Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a maintenance expert to enhance hotel experiences in Central London. This role involves a variety of tasks including plumbing, electrical works, and emergency repairs. With a focus on employee wellbeing and career development, this position offers a supportive environment and the chance to drive daily across the vibrant city. Enjoy perks like a company van, tools, and generous holiday allowances. If you are a skilled tradesperson looking for stability and a welcoming workplace, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

50% personal discount for hotel bookings

Contributory pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Learning and career development opportunities

Company van for regional travel

Tools provided

Company phone

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support London Region by maintaining hotel properties.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and building repairs.

Skills

Plumbing Repairs

Electrical Works

External Building Work

Reactive Emergencies

Driving Skills

Tools

Company Van

Provided Tools

Company Phone

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 to provide customers with an unforgettable experience.

What’s it all about?

If you enjoy travelling and getting out and about, this could be a bit of you. You will be supporting our London Region, building relationships with Hotel Managers to help maintain properties. There will be a variety of advanced tasks you can get involved with, including plumbing repairs, electrical works, external building work, public area works, and reactive emergencies, just to name a few.

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 self and belong. We work hard to improve the diversity of our teams and celebrate our differences. We care about our colleagues’ wellbeing, so we ensure there are resources available for 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 looking for job stability and a welcoming environment, Travelodge could be the place where you belong.

This is a regional role, so you will be driving daily in and around Central London. You will need to have a valid UK manual driving licence.

You will have 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 an additional call out till 1am.
• Week three: Any four days between Monday and Friday - 8am to 5pm.

What are the extra benefits of working for Travelodge?

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