Maintenance Assistant

Cycas Hospitality UK Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal growth and development

Employee discounts across hotel услугs

Complimentary shift meals and uniform

Job summary

Vertiq Hospitality Partners is seeking a skilled Maintenance Assistant to join the Maintenance & Engineering team at our Bayswater hotel in London. In this hands-on role you will ensure smooth hotel operations, maintain safety standards, and keep guest rooms, public areas, and facilities in top condition.

You will perform routine preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, corridors, reception and back-of-house areas; assist with health, safety and fire safety checks; support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general building maintenance, trade work, or hotel facility operations.
• Good working knowledge of painting.
• Good working knowledge of basic plumbing, painting, plaster repairs, and minor electrical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Routine Maintenance: carry out general preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, corridors, reception, and back-of-house areas (basic plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, painting, and decorating).
• Defect Resolution: respond promptly to daily maintenance requests logged via our operations management system and front desk team.
• Health & Safety Compliance: assist with routine health, safety, and fire safety checks (testing emergency lighting, water temperature monitoring, and routine inspections).
• Contractor & Project Support: assist external maintenance contractors and support planned refurbishment or repair projects.
• Tools & Inventory Management: keep maintenance workshop spaces clean, organized, and ensure tools and spare parts inventory are properly maintained.

Skills

General maintenance

Trade skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Painting

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Job description

Scop: This property is managed by Vertiq Hospitality Partners, formerly known as Cycas Hospitality, established in 2008. Vertiq Hospitality Partners ise evolving from a hotel management company to an operating partner with a clear Vision: to be the trusted operating partner in European hospitality investments.

Maintenance Assistant

Location: Prince's Square, Bayswater, London (W2 4NJ)

Department: Maintenance & Engineering (M&E)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: £34,000 per annum

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled, proactive, and practical Maintenance Assistant to join our Maintenance & Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will be instrumental in ensuring our hotel operates smoothly, maintaining high safety standards, and ensuring our guest rooms, public areas, and facilities remain in top condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine Maintenance: Carry out general preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, corridors, reception, and back-of-house areas (basic plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, painting, and decorating).
• Defect Resolution: Respond promptly to daily maintenance requests logged via our operations management system and front desk team.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Assist with routine health, safety, and fire safety checks (testing emergency lighting, water temperature monitoring, and routine inspections).
• Contractor & Project Support: Assist external maintenance contractors and support planned refurbishment or repair projects.
• Tools & Inventory Management: Keep maintenance workshop spaces clean, organized, and ensure tools and spare parts inventory are properly maintained.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in general building maintenance, trade work, or hotel facility operations.
• Good working knowledge of painting.
• Good working knowledge of basic plumbing, painting, plaster repairs, and minor electrical tasks.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor when interacting with guests and staff.
• Ability to work flexibly across a shift rotation, including weekends.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum
• Internal growth and development opportunities
• Employee discounts across hotel services and partner networks
• Complimentary shift meals and uniform provided