Handyman

Mercure Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates

Free meals on duty

Complimentary stays UK

Friends & Family discounts

50% restaurant discounts

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Eye test vouchers

Staff uniforms

Academies learning programs

Talent development

Planet 2 CSR

Job summary

Mercure & ibis London Earls Court is seeking a hands-on Handyman to maintain and repair guest rooms and public areas as part of our ongoing refurbishment project. You will perform a broad range of tasks from carpentry to minor electrical and plumbing works, ensuring smooth operation of the hotel’s facilities.

You will work closely with contractors, follow Accor health and safety standards, and help guests with maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Broad range of maintenance and repair tasks.
• Form work, carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Regularly perform maintenance jobs and light repairs.
• Install appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers.
• Identify, document and report maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in all tasks.
• Liaise with other contractors and workers on site.
• Support guests with maintenance needs when needed.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Carpentry

Electrical work

Job description

Company Description

Mercure & ibis London Earls Court and Barnaby’s Restaurant & Bar provide guests with a warm welcome, spacious and comfortable accommodation with breath‑taking views of the London skyline currently in the exciting process of a refurbishment with the aim to shift our hotel to a four‑star hotel and new branding. Our new goal is to find the right candidates to be part of this amazing project to help us during the evolution to become a modern, stylish and innovative 12‑storey hotel. The hotel is about to undergo a very unique project resulting in a dual branding stylish and modern hotel with a combination of 3* and 4* product.

Our promise is caring and impeccable service. We nurture real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.

Our mission is to make the impossible possible to realise your dreams.

Job Description

Position Overview

Handyman is skilled in a broad variety of household jobs. He/she will be responsible for completing routine maintenance, undertaking repairs and tackling a range of other practical tasks. His/her duties can include form work, carpentry, and minor electrical and plumbing work.

Main Responsibilities

Duties

• Regularly perform maintenance jobs and light repairs
• Completing minor plumbing repairs such as fixing dripping taps or running toilet cisterns
• Installing appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers
• Fitting shelves, hanging pictures and installing window locks
• Fill gaps and provide painting services
• Perform lightning installation and carpeting
• Repair equipment and various machines and appliances
• Identify, document and report maintenance and repair work
• Suggest additional repairs when identified and needed
• Ability to resolve problems and adhere to health and safety guidelines
• Ability to deal with other contractors or maintenance workers
• Being resourceful and self‑motivated
• Keep update with fire trainings and Healthy and safety procedures
• Participate in workplace consultation on matters pertaining to Workplace Health and Safety, as per the hotels agreed arrangements.
• Comply with safe work practices by following Accor Health, Safety and Environment policies, including the use of safe manual handling techniques, safe use of hazardous chemicals and machinery, working at heights procedures, using protective clothing and safety equipment where available and necessary, maintaining a clean, tidy work environment, and any other safety practice promoted and required by the Hotel
• Assist guests in case of need with maintenance related-issues

NOTE: The Company reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time to accommodate the requirements of the business and the evolving nature of the role.

Additional Information

Perks for You

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Free and delicious meal breaks on duty
• Complimentary stays in UK and North Ireland
• Friends & Family discounts
• 50% food discounts in our restaurants
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Staff Uniforms Provided
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 2

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.