Maintenance Assistant

the Bruntsfield Hotel; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + gratuities

Stay discounts

Food discounts

Spa discounts

Golf discounts

Wellbeing support

Uniform provided

Free meals

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

JA The Bruntsfield Hotel in Edinburgh is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help inspect, fix and maintain equipment, perform scheduled and preventative tasks, and ensure rooms are well maintained. You will liaise with contractors, handle routine repairs from painting to plumbing, and support safety and health regulations while delivering excellent guest service.

Join a historic property within JA Resorts & Hotels network offering staff discounts, meals, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical systems is a plus.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift heavy equipment.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.
• Work in a team and follow instructions from your manager.
• May be required to work outside of normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain equipment and machinery under supervision of the Maintenance Manager.
• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks and preventative work.
• Identify upgrade or replacement needs and liaise with contractors.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support guests and staff.
• Conduct repairs to flooring and other fittings; perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Keep rooms and facilities maintained and fully equipped; report statuses.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical systems

Carpentry

Mechanical systems

Teamwork

Safety rules

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's charming Bruntsfield area, JA The Bruntsfield Hotel is a beautifully restored townhouse hotel that blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Overlooking the picturesque Bruntsfield Links, the hotel offers a unique and inviting atmosphere, just a short walk from Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre.

Known for its warm Scottish hospitality, JA The Bruntsfield Hotel prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences. With 74 stylishly designed bedrooms, versatile event spaces, and a renowned dining offering at The Neighbourhood Kitchen & Bar, the hotel is a favourite destination for business travellers, holidaymakers, and locals alike. Whether hosting a memorable event, crafting exquisite culinary creations, or delivering attentive service to guests, every team member plays a vital role in maintaining the Bruntsfield Hotel’s reputation as a welcoming and sophisticated Edinburgh landmark.

Recently, The Bruntsfield proudly joined JA Resorts & Hotels, a heritage hospitality brand with award-winning properties across Dubai, the Maldives and Scotland.

This exciting new chapter brings global expertise, world-class standards, and new opportunities for our teams. As part of the JA family, you’ll be connected to an international network of talent, innovation, and career development, all while helping us honour the warm, authentic spirit that makes The Bruntsfield truly special.

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Assistant will include:

• Supporting the Maintenance Manager with inspecting, fixing and maintaining equipment and machinery
• Completing scheduled maintenance tasks
• Conducting preventative maintenance and identifying when items need upgrading or replacing
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Liaising with contractors to ensure that they complete projects on time
• Conducting repairs to flooring and other fittings
• Ensuring rooms are maintained and fully equipped
• Perform routine building maintenance duties, including painting, minor electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation systems
• Clean interior of the building, as well as machinery and equipment, and exterior of the building
• Complete administrative duties, such as filling out forms and reporting maintenance statuses to your manager.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Keep inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies and equipment, and report needs to your manager
• Respond to emergency calls for maintenance and repairs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues
• Work with and maintain relationships with contracted vendors

The Ideal Maintenance Assistant:

• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems (including relevant equipment and tools) is a plus
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift or move heavy equipment
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from your manager
• May be required to work outside of normal work hours

Why Join us?

At JA The Bruntsfield, you'll find more than a job - you'll build a career within a global hospitality family. We offer:

• Competitive salary plus tronc - meaning your monthly earnings are topped up through service charge & gratuities.
• Discounts on overnight stays for you at JA The Bruntsfield and our sister property JA Mar Hall and Friends & family discounted hotel rates.
• 50% discount on food for you +3 guests, and 25% off beverages within the restaurant at JA The Bruntsfield, and JA Mar Hall.
• 50% discount on Spa treatments at our sister property, JA Mar Hall .
• Golf day discounts for you, friends, and family at our sister property, JA Mar Hall.
• Access to Wisdom, our confidential wellbeing support programme for you and your friends / family.
• Uniform provided.
• Free meals provided daily.
• Recommend-a-Friend bonus scheme