Maintenance Assistant

Aimbridge; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Staff meals on duty

Paid breaks

Annual wellbeing allowance £500

30 days holiday (pro rata)

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Aloft Birmingham Eastside and The Eastside Rooms are partnered with Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA. We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the day-to-day upkeep of the hotels and conference centre, ensuring spaces stay safe, functional and welcoming for guests and staff.

You will perform painting and decorating tasks, carry out basic plumbing and electrical repairs, and collaborate with the team to deliver a reliable guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities, or handyman roles.
• Basic skills in painting, decorating, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Good communication and teamwork with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating to a high standard across guest rooms, meeting spaces and public areas.
• Support a range of general maintenance tasks including plumbing, minor electrical works and routine inspections.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and work with the team to deliver reliable service.

Skills

Maintenance

Facilities

Handyman

Painting & decorating

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Aloft Hotels are designed for global travellers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression. This is a place where travel creates possibilities, where style is necessary, connectivity keeps up with you, social scenes are vibrant, and the only direction is forward. This is Aloft Hotels.

The Eastside Rooms is a unique environment that combines the innovation of the future with Birmingham’s iconic heritage. Think stylish with a touch of cool. Professional with a touch of fun. We’re all about creating exceptional experiences. Couple attention to detail with a distinctive attitude for creating spectacular memories and you have the perfect combination of skills to enhance any occasion. Traditional, yet contemporary. This is The Eastside Rooms.

Aloft Birmingham Eastside & The Eastside Rooms is a Disability Confident Employer.

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

We want our team to have a work life balance that works both for them and the business. Please feel free to talk to us at the interview stage about the flexibility you need and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

As part of the Eastside team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:

• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Subsidised meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Financial contribution towards childcare up to age 12, from day 1 of employment
• Annual wellbeing allowance up to £500
• A minimum of 30 days holiday (pro rata for part time and condensed hours working patterns)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Holiday purchase scheme and Cycle to work scheme.
• Wagestream - stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Company sick pay - giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
• Annual reviews for salary and employee benefits
• A genuine commitment to your personal and professional growth through our excellent Learning & Development offerings
• Regular recognition of your contribution, including team appreciation days and events, quarterly and annual awards and on-the-spot rewards via our online recognition platform

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, please feel free to reach out to our HR team by phone [phone]) or email

A day in the life of...

As a Maintenance Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day upkeep of Aloft Birmingham Eastside and The Eastside Rooms Conference Centre, helping to ensure our facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for guests, delegates, and team members.

You'll be responsible for carrying out painting and decorating tasks to a high standard, ensuring guest bedrooms, meeting spaces, and public areas are always presented at their best. You'll also support a wide range of general maintenance activities, including basic plumbing repairs, minor electrical works, routine inspections, and preventative maintenance.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll respond promptly to maintenance requests, resolve issues efficiently, and take pride in delivering a reliable service that enhances the guest experience. We are committed to supporting your development, and full training will be provided to help you build your skills across all aspects of hotel and venue maintenance.

What do we need from you?

To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have previous experience in a similar maintenance position and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You'll be passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and committed to maintaining the high standards expected across our hotels and venues.

At Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, personality matters just as much as experience. We're looking for someone who is approachable, dependable, takes pride in their work, and enjoys being part of a team. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and genuine enthusiasm for hospitality will help you thrive in this role.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, or handyman role
• Basic knowledge of painting and decorating, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond effectively to maintenance requests
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible and positive approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills through training

Interested? Click apply and start your journey with Aimbridge EMEA today. Your dream job awaits...

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