Maintenance Assistant

Holiday Inn Swindon; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discounts on hotel stays

Gym access

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a pragmatic Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of our Swindon property. You will help with preventive and reactive maintenance, ensuring guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces stay safe and fully operational.

You will perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical tasks, respond to issues promptly, and support safety checks and compliance. A hands-on, proactive attitude and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role or a willingness to learn.
• Proactive and practical problem-solving approach.
• Strong communication and professional attitude.
• Commitment to health, safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, painting and minor electrical work.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes to keep equipment and facilities in good working order.
• Conduct regular safety checks, including fire alarm testing and compliance checks.
• Identify and escalate safety risks or defects promptly.
• Collaborate with all departments to support smooth hotel operations.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Independent working

Tools

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Electrical basics

Job description

We're looking for a practical and reliable Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of our hotel. You'll play a key role behind the scenes, ensuring everything from guest rooms to public areas is well maintained, safe and fully operational.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll support both preventative and reactive maintenance, helping to deliver a high-quality environment that enhances the overall guest experience.

About the Role

You'll support the day-to-day maintenance of the hotel, ensuring all areas remain functional, safe and well presented.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out a range of maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating and minor electrical work.
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes to ensure equipment and facilities remain in good working order.
• Conducting regular safety checks, including fire alarm testing and compliance checks.
• Identifying and escalating any safety risks or defects promptly.
• Working collaboratively with all departments to support smooth hotel operations.

About You

You're hands-on, dependable and take pride in your work. You enjoy problem-solving and keeping things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in a maintenance or similar hands-on role (or a strong willingness to learn).
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, decorating or repairs.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude.
• A commitment to health, safety and compliance standards.
• A positive, can-do attitude and flexibility to respond to changing priorities.

What's in it for you

• Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
• Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

At Kew Green Hotels, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail] – we're here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK's leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We're a people-driven business that's passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com