General Assistant

LGH Hotels Management Limited; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Wellbeing resources

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management Limited is recruiting at Preston Leyland Hotel for a flexible, proactive Facilities Services Assistant who will be the first point of contact and help keep the site safe, well‑maintained and responsive to day‑to‑day needs.

You will support the facilities team across the property, respond to reactive tasks, uphold health and safety standards, provide a reassuring presence on site and assist with food and beverage service. 20 hours over 3 days, mornings/evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Health & Safety procedures knowledge
• First point of contact responsibilities
• On-site presence and customer service

Responsibilities

• Responding promptly to reactive cleaning and ensuring they are logged and followed up appropriately
• Applying strong knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
• Providing a visible, reliable presence on site, offering reassurance and support when issues arise
• Helping to maintain a safe, organised and well functioning environment for everyone using the building
• Being part of the food and beverage team
• Serving meals

Job description

Preston Leyland Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are offering a truly flexible position for a proactive and dependable individual who enjoys being the first point of contact and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.

You will play a key role in supporting facilities services across the property, ensuring they are delivered in an effective and efficient way. Acting as the initial point of contact for key stakeholders and external multi‑agency partners, you’ll provide reassurance, coordination and practical support to keep the site safe, well‑maintained and responsive to day‑to‑day needs.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Responding promptly to reactive cleaning and ensuring they are logged and followed up appropriately
• Applying strong knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
• Providing a visible, reliable presence on site, offering reassurance and support when issues arise
• Helping to maintain a safe, organised and well functioning environment for everyone using the building
• Being part of the food and beverage team
• Serving meals

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys variety and flexibility, and feels comfortable responding to changing priorities
• Takes pride in helping others feel safe, supported and informed
• Is calm, approachable and confident acting as a first point of contact
• Has a strong awareness of security and health & safety responsibilities
• Likes solving practical problems and responding quickly when support is needed
• Is organised, reliable and takes ownership of seeing tasks through
• Thrives in a role where attentiveness and responsiveness really make a difference
• Takes pride in delivering excellent service
• Strong team player
• 20hrs over 3 days
• Hotel Operates 24/7
• Must be avaliable mornings, evenings and weekends

If you’re someone who enjoys supporting people, maintaining order and playing an important role in the smooth running of a busy environment, this role offers purpose, flexibility and responsibility.

Hotel

Our Preston Leyland Hotel, which has a total of 93 bedroomsis positioned and only a minute from the M6 motorway J28 and just 30 minutes from Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, and the southern edge of the Lake District. Three airports are within close distance to the property, which makes the Preston Hotel an attractive location for delegates traveling across the UK.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking