Maintenance Assistant

Accor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free night stays in UK hotels

Discounts in Accor Restaurants

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

Accor Academy / Apprenticeship

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Accor's Ibis Budget ManchesterSalford Quays is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep guest areas and facilities in top condition. You will handle repairs, upkeep, and preventative tasks, ensuring safety and presentation across rooms and public spaces.

Join a diverse team at Salford Quays, where you'll tackle practical maintenance challenges, develop hands-on skills, and contribute to a welcoming, well-run hotel environment with opportunities to grow within the Accor network.

Qualifications

• Physically able to perform maintenance tasks.
• Experience with basic carpentry, plumbing or electrical work.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of ensuring rooms, amenities, and spaces are well-maintained.
• Collaborate with team and work independently when needed.
• Tackle maintenance tasks and preventative projects as required.
• Address issues before they escalate to protect property condition.

Skills

Physical stamina

General maintenance

Carpentry basics

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 27,276.6 - GBP 27,276.6 - yearly

Company Description

Our mission at IBIS Budget Manchester Salford Quays is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.
A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you
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One more thing
By working at the IBIS Budget Manchester Salford Quays you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor's limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of- or on Instagram.

Job Description

Purpose

As Maintenance Assistant, you will be the master of all trades, prepared to take on any maintenance, repair, paint job or improvement challenge that may arise. You possess the ability to spot issues before they escal (today's leak could become tomorrow's flood!) and you skilfully employ your handy tools to address a diverse range of tasks, ensuring the property remains in impeccable condition.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take charge of ensuring that all rooms, amenities, and communal spaces within the property are well-maintained and in excellent condition
• Collaborate with a diverse team, requiring both a cooperative mindset and the ability to work independently
• Encounter stimulating challenges that require innovative solutions
• Execute maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance projects as required

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Comfortable in a physical role, have a get-up-and-go attitude and be someone who won’t stop until the job is completed in a safe and presentable manner
• Prior experience with practical skills in general building maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing, or electrical – no official qualification required
• Great problem solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from the General Manager, to guests and contractors working onsite
• Available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required

Additional Information

At Ibis Budget Manchester Salford Quays, you’re not just starting a job — you’re becoming part of a vibrant and welcoming team right in the heart of Salford Quays. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, supportive workplace where everyone works together, respects one another, and brings their best every day.

Salford Quays is an exciting and diverse area, and we celebrate the unique backgrounds and perspectives that make our team stronger. Inclusivity and respect are at the core of how we operate.

Whether you’re new to hospitality or looking to grow your skills, we’re here to support your journey. With tailored training programs and mentorship designed for the hospitality industry, we’re committed to helping you succeed and develop your career.

Join us at Ibis Budget Manchester Salford Quays and be part of a team where teamwork, support, and positive energy come as part of the package.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

As Part Of Our Team

• Free night stays in our UK hotels and up to 30% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Stylish and functional uniform provided
• Delicious complimentary meals on duty
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Grow your skills and learn more through our Apprenticeship
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality (all benefits subject to availability and T&C's)