Maintenance Assistant

The Bird, Bath and Dukes Hotel, Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Bath is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform hands-on maintenance tasks and assist with daily maintenance issues. The role is 20 hours per week, providing a unique opportunity to engage with diverse tasks such as plumbing and electrics. Candidates should be problem-solvers, passionate about safety, and willing to learn. Join a vibrant team committed to delivering exceptional experiences in a beautiful hotel environment.

Benefits

Monthly service payments

Free parking for team members

Flexible working hours

Food provided during shifts

Progression and training opportunities

Cash savings benefits

Discounts on food and accommodation

Discounts on local gyms and hospitality

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in maintenance is desirable.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols is necessary.
• Previous experience in hospitality or hotel maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
• Support hotel teams with daily maintenance issues.
• Conduct standard safety checks throughout the hotel.
• Utilize plumbing, decorating, electrics, and carpentry skills as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Plumbing skills

Electrics knowledge

Decorating skills

Carpentry skills

Job description

Be our Maintenance Assistant but most

importantly be you!

At our hotel we want our people to be themselves and that means you. Join our team and here is what you’ll get for being yourself :

• Monthly service payments as well as monthly pay
• Free parking for team members
• Flexible working hours – Tell us what suits you during your interview
• You'll be fed by our chefs when you're on duty
• Progression and training opportunities throughout Kaleidoscope Collection
• Cash savings benefits to make your monthly pay go further plus wellbeing support for you and your family
• Discount on eating, drinking and sleeping at all of our properties
• Discounts on local gyms and hospitality (and tattoos!)
• £500 refer a friend scheme
• Work in a stimulating environment as part of a diverse community of people
• Be part of a team who live and breathe our purpose

And there’s more where these came from…

Set in the beautiful city centre of Bath, The Bird’s modern, vibrant and vivacious vibe brings a new look and feel to this historic location. This boutique hotel has been given plenty of pizzazz by its experienced hotel owners. With a re‑launched restaurant and exciting alfresco dining terrace, launched in Spring 2023, The Bird is entering a new chapter, focusing on repositioning itself as one of the go‑to sun trap dining spots in Bath!

What’s it like to work with us? Well, we are an imaginative, playful team who encourage each other to remain unconventional, no matter if you’re new to hospitality or if this is a lifelong career. Our diverse, inclusive community encourages a culture where you can be the you’est you, you can be; it makes working in this hotel that little bit more exciting.

We stand behind being big hearted, respecting each other, our guests and the wider community. On top of that, we are ALWAYS serious about giving our guests a bloody good time!

Get a better look at our team culture here : https : / / www.instagram.com / kaleidoscopehotels /

In return you’ll be doing as Maintenance Assistant

• If you get satisfaction from seeing a job done properly and solving a few problems along the way then you’ll like this job, it’s hands on with reactive and planned maintenance working 20 hours per week across 4-5 days
• Support teams throughout the hotel with the day‑to‑day maintenance issues we see in a busy bath hotel along with the standard checks to ensure we are all safe at work
• Learn something new every day as you work through all areas of the hotel both front and back of house
• Call on the skills you have picked up in your previous experience with potential for plumbing, decorating, electrics and carpentry. We know all applicants wont tick every box, so let us know what you have been doing before. Presentation and health and safety will be a priority for you as you take care of guest and team concerns in this hands‑on role

What happens next with your Maintenance Assistant application?

Attract our attention with your application and we’ll call you. After we speak on the phone you can expect a friendly invite to spend an hour or two on a Team Insight with your chosen department – Ask all your questions and we will ask you a few too. If all goes well, you may just become part of the team!