Maintenance Assistant

Dakota Hotels; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on stays

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dakota Hotels is seeking a hands-on Maintenance role based in Newcastle. The successful candidate will perform a broad range of upkeep tasks, from decorating to light plumbing and PAT testing, ensuring high-quality finishes and timely completion.

You will work with the Maintenance and Housekeeping teams to uphold Dakota standards in guest rooms and public areas, and take part in planned and reactive maintenance across the building and grounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a maintenance-based role with varied tasks.
• Experience across trades such as tiler, plasterer, plumber, etc.
• Fully computer literate.
• Experience in accommodation-based environments is favoured.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks per your skillset, including decorating, light plumbing, tiling, joinery, PAT testing and silicone work.
• Action schedules to keep building fabric aesthetically maintained and compliant with legislation; complete checks and records.
• Ensure tasks and project work meet high finishing standards and deadlines.
• Keep planned and project schedules up to date.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Housekeeping to uphold Dakota standards in guest rooms and public areas; perform preventive and reactive maintenance.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical & plumbing basics

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Tiling

Plastering

Joinery

Job description

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks in accordance with your skillset and participate in maintenance activities such as installing, maintaining, decorating, light plumbing, tiling, light joinery, PAT testing, grouting and silicone work.
• Action schedules to ensure the fabric of the building is both aesthetically well-maintained, as well as wholly compliant with all areas of legislation, completing necessary checks and records.
• Ensure that all tasks, requests, and project work is carried out to high finishing standards and in a timely matter, meeting agreed timescales on project work.
• Ensure that the planned maintenance schedules and project schedules are kept up to date.
• Work closely with the Maintenance and Housekeeping Manager to maintain company standards within guest bedrooms and public areas. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance of the building and its grounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• Have at least two years’ experience in a maintenance-based role with a good aptitude to carrying out varied maintenance-based tasks. Experience may also be across trades such as tiler, plasterer, plumber etc.
• Fully computer literate.
• Experience in an accommodation-based commercial environment such as in newbuild housing, hotels, or rented accommodation is strongly favoured.
• Keen attention to detail and high standards of finishing.
• Ability to work at pace with little to no supervision.
• Sound understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Proficient in carrying out general maintenance tasks with a broad understanding.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.