Maintenance Assistant

Thwaites; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream - wage access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging & supportive environment

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities team at our hotel, spa and grounds. You’ll help keep the properties in exceptional condition and support the Head of Facilities in delivering a maintenance program within budget and timeframes.

You will be involved in plumbing, electrical works, decorating and routine light bulb changes, with flexibility to work 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and bank holidays when needed.

Qualifications

• IOSH or equivalent knowledge
• Health & Safety awareness
• Experience with pool plant is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Facilities to keep properties presented to a high standard
• Deliver a maintenance program within budget and deadlines
• Involve in plumbing, electrical, decorating and light bulb changes

Skills

IOSH

Health & Safety

Project Management

Pool Plant

Fire Safety

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Assistant

As Maintenance Assistant, as you’ll join our Facilities team to ensure our Hotel, Spa and grounds are always in working order.

Your day to day;

• You will support the Head of Facilities by ensuring all areas of our properties are presented to a very high standard
• You will need to deliver a program of maintenance and improvements within a set budget and to an agreed time frame
• Getting involved in all basic aspects of plumbing, break downs, electrical works, decorating and changing the odd light bulb

Who are we looking for?

As Maintenance Assistant, you must be highly organised and focused with a great eye for detail. You’ll need to be aware of our busy periods, working around our guests to ensure they have a fabulous experience.

Qualifications in IOSH, Health & Safety, Project Management, Pool Plant and Fire Safety would be advantageous.

This is a full-time permanent role and will require flexibility to work 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and bank holidays when necessary.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment