Handyman

Zedwell; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily food allowance (non-contractual)

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted stays at partner properties

Refer-a-friend scheme

20 days paid holiday

Further learning and career growth

Job summary

Zedwell is seeking a reliable handyman/engineer to join our team and help maintain our hotels and commercial properties. Your role is essential to ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for guests and staff, with flexibility for weekends and occasional out-of-hours call-outs.

You will handle faults, assist with plumbing, electrical tasks, and routine health and safety checks, along with HVAC maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel or commercial maintenance role is an advantage.
• A trade qualification (City & Guilds Level 2 or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day maintenance of hotels and commercial properties, assisting with faults and repairs.
• Help with basic plumbing tasks such as unblocking toilets/drains and repairing or replacing taps.
• Carry out minor electrical jobs, including replacing lamps, fittings, sockets, and switches.
• Assist with routine Health & Safety checks such as fire alarm testing and showerhead descaling.
• Help maintain HVAC systems, including cleaning and replacing filters.
• Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests raised by guests or team members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health & safety

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or similar

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Hanyman/Engineer to join our team, supporting the upkeep of our hotels and commercial properties. The role is key to ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our guests and staff. Flexibility is required, including occasional weekends and out-of-hours emergency call-outs.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day maintenance of hotels and commercial properties, assisting with faults and repairs.

• Help with basic plumbing tasks such as unblocking toilets/drains and repairing or replacing taps.

• Carry out minor electrical jobs, including replacing lamps, fittings, sockets, and switches.

• Assist with routine Health & Safety checks such as fire alarm testing, water temperature monitoring, and showerhead descaling.

• Help maintain HVAC systems, including cleaning and replacing filters.

• Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests raised by guests or team members, following reporting procedures.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a hotel or commercial maintenance role is an advantage.

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace.

• Practical problem-solving skills.

• A trade qualification (City & Guilds Level 2 or similar) is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Daily food allowance (non-contractual) for days worked.

• Company pension scheme.

• Employee assistance programme and counselling sessions (including close family members).

• Discounted stays at partner properties.

• Refer-a-friend scheme.

• 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.

• Further learning, training, and career growth opportunities.

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