Maintenance Assistant

Heeton Hospitality UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hotel group is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join their team in the Greater London area. Your job will involve keeping the hotel running smoothly by performing repairs, organizing supplies, and maintaining safety standards. You should have at least one year of maintenance experience and knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems. The position offers various employee benefits, including service-based annual leave and a reward scheme.

Benefits

Service-based annual leave

Voluntary Medi-cash Scheme

Employee & Friends/Family hotel discounts

Referral scheme

Employee recognition & reward scheme

Voluntary benefits including buy holiday scheme

Qualifications

• At least one year of maintenance or repair work experience is required.
• Understanding of health and safety laws is essential.
• Fluent in English to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace items around the hotel.
• Organize supplies and ensure equipment readiness.
• Follow safety standards and report any incidents.
• Maintain cleanliness of areas inside and outside the hotel.
• Monitor and improve maintenance efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance or repair work experience

Knowledge of plumbing

Knowledge of electrical systems

Preventative maintenance procedures

Fluent in English

Education

High school diploma or related vocational training

Tools

Building equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Hilton is the world's most recognised hospitality brand and is the largest upscale operator of hotels in Greater London.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join the team at the Doubletree by Hilton London Kensington. This is a prestigious 4-star property located in bustling Kensington

Keeping our hotel running smoothly is vital to our guest's experience – as Maintenance Assistant you’ll keep everything looking sharp and running like clockwork. From simple repairs to forward-thinking for the next day. With naturally high standards to support our own, you’ll approach every task with devotion and pride.

Your day-to-day

• Repair or replace items around the hotel and refurbish items in guest rooms. By keeping on top of these tasks, you’ll keep our hotels looking great and working well.
• Organise supplies and make sure equipment is ready for the next day
• Live up to high safety standards – follow guidelines and tell your supervisor about any incidents, dangerous conditions or unsafe equipment
• Take responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside the hotel, like the car park and pool
• Always keep an eye out for improvements – follow the preventative maintenance calendar and keep everything working and efficient at all times
• Be a friendly face and helping hand to our guests
• Keep your supervisor or duty manager in the loop and tell them about any low-running supplies
• Look smart and approachable in your uniform
• Be ready to take on extra duties as and when the team needs you

What we need from you

• Experience – you’ll have at least one year of maintenance or repair work under your belt
• A high school diploma or related vocational training
• On top of building equipment and hand tools, you’ll have a working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics and preventative maintenance procedures
• Complying with health and safety laws
• Must speak fluent English

Why you should apply

• Service-based annual leave (increasing up to a maximum of 5 extra days)
• Voluntary Medi-cash Scheme
• Employee & Friends/Family discounted rates at Heeton-operated hotels and Hilton Go
• Referral schemeHeeton is an expanding company which offers excellent career opportunities.
• Exclusive access to the employee recognition & reward scheme - Heeton Rewards
• Numerous voluntary benefits, including buy holiday scheme, Cycle to Work and many more.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process