Hotel Maintenance Technician

Dakota Hotels; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their vibrant team. This role involves a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring the property is well-maintained and compliant with regulations. With a commitment to quality and attention to detail, you will work closely with management to uphold high standards in guest areas. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a culture of positivity. If you're passionate about maintenance and looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% off stays at any Dakota

25% off drinks and dining

Free private mental health support

Video GP consultations

Access to discounted gift card platform

Family-friendly flexible working options

Meals on duty

£200 bonus for recommending a friend

Free bi-annual eye testing

Accredited compliance training

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in maintenance roles required.
• Good aptitude for varied maintenance tasks essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of maintenance tasks including plumbing and decorating.
• Ensure compliance with building legislation and maintenance schedules.

Skills

General DIY skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to work independently

Physical fitness

Education

Experience in a maintenance-based role

Experience in trades (tiler, plasterer, plumber)

Computer literacy

Job description

Dakota Hotel based in Leeds City Centre are seeking a hard-working and skilled individual with an aptitude for general DIY tasks for the role of Maintenance Technician.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

Earnings are £13.50 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £28,000.

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 40 hours per week working any 5 days out of 7 including weekends. Shifts are generally, 08:30-17:00 / 09:00-17:30 / 09:30-18:00 on a rotational basis.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks in accordance with your skillset and participate in maintenance activities such as installing, maintaining, decorating, light plumbing, tiling, light joinery, PAT testing, grouting and silicone work.
2. Action schedules to ensure the fabric of the building is both aesthetically well-maintained, as well as wholly compliant with all areas of legislation, completing necessary checks and records.
3. Ensure that all tasks, requests, and project work is carried out to high finishing standards and in a timely manner, meeting agreed timescales on project work.
4. Ensure that the planned maintenance schedules and project schedules are kept up to date.
5. Work closely with the Maintenance and Housekeeping Manager to maintain company standards within guest bedrooms and public areas. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance of the building and its grounds.

BENEFITS

1. In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:
2. 40 per cent off stays at any Dakota
3. 25 per cent off drinks and dining at any Dakota
4. Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes:
1. free private mental health support and counselling sessions
2. video GP consultations and private prescription services
3. access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
5. Access to discounted gift card platform
6. Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
7. Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.
8. Family-friendly flexible working options
9. Meals on duty and uniforming
10. £200 bonus to recommend a friend to join our team
11. £10 bonus every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
12. Free bi-annual eye testing for users of display screen equipment
13. Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment such as in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsibility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety
14. Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
15. Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
16. Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, soon growing to seven. We are known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills, upscale wine & cocktail Bars, and above all, our team.

Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester, soon opening in Newcastle city centre (and more in the pipeline!).

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards with colleagues who are, quite simply, great to work alongside! Our team members are not just recruited due to their skills and experience, but also due to their individualities and flair. We believe that recruiting team members whose personalities embody our culture and have an enthusiastic attitude is the key to creating a great place to be, for both our team and our guests.

Our brand has been voted within the top 15 hospitality employers of the year for the past three years, and our HR Team won ‘People Team of the Year’ 2022, so we must be doing something right! We are driven to be our best selves, with learning, development and internal progression opportunities being at the core of how we keep our team motivated.

Our location, 8 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN, ideally located on Greek Street, we are just a 5min walk from Leeds Train Station. We are also easily accessible by bus, close to the east parade bus link and within a 10min walk from Leeds Bus Station.

We are an 94-bedroom luxury hotel boasting a destination cocktail bar with a champagne room, and brasserie-style Grill.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

1. The successful applicant will have/be:
2. Have at least two years’ experience in a maintenance-based role with a good aptitude to carrying out varied maintenance-based tasks. [required]
3. Experience may also be across trades such as tiler, plasterer, plumber etc. [required]
4. Fully computer literate [required]
5. Experience in an accommodation-based commercial environment such as in newbuild housing, hotels, or rented accommodation [strongly preferred]
6. Keen attention to detail and high standards of finishing.
7. Ability to work at pace with little to no supervision.
8. Sound understanding of health and safety protocols.
9. Proficient in carrying out general maintenance tasks with a broad understanding.
10. Physically able to carry out maintenance tasks and be standing for the entirety of your shift.
11. Be able to be physically active in your role, standing for much of your shift and working at pace.
12. An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
13. Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
14. Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
15. Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

APPLY

To apply, please send us your up-to-date CV.

For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit us on our social pages linked above.