Maintenance Assistant

Compass Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant at Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes. This role involves maintaining high standards in property management, ensuring safety compliance, and performing a variety of maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and demonstrate reliability. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on travel and shopping, healthcare benefits, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Quick access to Digital GP

Cash rewards

Free wellness classes

Pension scheme

23 days + Bank Holidays

On-going training & development

Financial wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic can-do attitude.
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Outstanding timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance requests and planned maintenance.
• Assist in PAT testing and fire safety checks.
• Complete basic maintenance tasks like plumbing, carpentry, and painting.

Skills

Customer Service

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Safety-first mindset

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in The Venues. Based at the beautiful Hotel, and Conference Centre, Kents Hill Park. Located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, yet within easy access to key road, rail and airport networks. 40 Hours a Week - £12.60 an Hour

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet and spaces to sleep at Kents Hill Park. From conferences, meetings, training, and every business event in between our venue provides an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.

We combine our spaces with a bigger family. Kents Hill Park is part of The Venues Collection - a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.

More about the role:

Could you bring your spark to The Venues Collection? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out routine maintenance requests as and when requires as well as all planned
• Complete all paperwork correctly and follow all Health and Safety Legislation
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in PAT testing and recording all electrical equipment in accordance with Health & Safety Policy.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in routine checks.
• To complete all comply with daily, weekly and monthly checks to comply with Fire Safety Regulations
• Complete all Water Safety checks
• Ensure all litter is removed from Hotel grounds.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager to test and maintain Emergency Lighting System.
• To action and complete any basic maintenance works such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical to ensure a safe and efficient system within the hotel.
• To action any maintenance requests as required by the Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager & General Manager

Who you are:

Our ideal Maintenance Assistant will:

• Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude
• Display passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Be an excellent team player
• Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set

We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Job Reference: com/1906/97323001/52564368/SU #Venues Collection

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!