Maintenance Assistant

Melia London Kensington; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Greater London is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure that all hotel systems are in optimal condition. Responsibilities include handling various maintenance issues, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and conducting inspections. The ideal candidate should have hands-on skills with electrical, plumbing, and heating systems, and be well-versed in safety management practices. Join Meliá Hotels International and develop your talent in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Holidays: 28 days including 8 public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted dental and health cover

Travel & Food discounts

Personal Development programmes

Career growth opportunities

High street discounts

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Proficient in general maintenance tasks and hotel systems.
• Able to carry out inspections and repairs safely.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all hotel systems are maintained in good working order.
• Correct defects in hotel fixtures and fittings promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections of the building.
• Take immediate action on unsafe situations.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Understanding of plumbing

Ability to handle heating and lighting issues

Compliance knowledge (Health and Safety)

Tools

H Mobile

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Holidays: 28 days including 8 public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Discounted dental and health cover with HSF
• Travel & Food discounts: excellent employee special rates in Melia Hotels worldwide for our team members, their friends & families while travelling and staying in our hotels including F&B discount (subject to individual outlets)
• Personal Development programmes designed to support your career right from the start, with unlimited access to an online learning platform
• Career growth: fantastic opportunity to progress and access to a network of over 350 hotels across the world (subject to local right‑to‑work rules)
• High street discounts with Perks at Work
• Paid time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities

About the role

Provide competent hands‑on skills to ensure all hotel systems are maintained in good working order. To ensure all daily tasks are completed and documented. To assist the Maintenance Manager with all aspects of compliance. To ensure all maintenance team training is up to date. To deputise for the Maintenance Manager in his absence.

Responsibilities

Deal with electrical, sewage, plumbing, heating and lighting issues and to ensure that they are maintained in good working order and that any defects are corrected promptly and properly utilising H Mobile.

Ensure all hotel fixtures, fittings and equipment are maintained in good working condition and that defects are corrected promptly and recorded.

To undertake regular inspections of the fabric of the building and effect all necessary repairs. To report back any defects that may require the further skills of the Maintenance Manager.

Ensure all areas of the hotel are maintained in a safe condition and take action immediately when unsafe situations arise and record findings.

Develop an understanding of switching and control arrangements of plant and ensure that it is kept in an optimal operational condition. Be aware of energy conservation and take necessary action in cost control.

Be fully conversant with the Hotel BMS systems.

Keep up to date with all legislation as it relates to CCTV and data protection and seek direction in all cases of difficulty from Head of Security and the Maintenance Manager.

Be aware of, and implement all company, statutory and legal requirements including Fire, Health and Safety, Asbestos, Legionella, Hygiene & Electricity at Work act and all compliant Bylaws.

Be fully conversant with the company policies and procedures on:

1. Fire and Bombs (Hotel policy and procedures).
2. Fire marshalling.
3. Emergency Evacuation.
4. Training and Development.
5. Health, Safety and Accident Reporting.
6. Alert 65.
7. H Mobile.
8. Purchase ordering system and procedures.
9. Daily, weekly and monthly meetings.

About Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel chain with over 390 hotels & resorts in 40 countries. The company is one of Spain's largest domestic operators of holiday resorts and the 17th biggest hotel chain worldwide. In London Melia operates 3 hotels: ME London, Meliá White House and Meliá London Kensington.

If that sounds like something you will enjoy doing, then apply now. Become part of Meliá Hotels Int. today and grow your talent with us!

The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK.