Maintenance Assistant

Another Place, The Lake; Penrith; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Another Place, The Lake as a maintenance cover. You will play a vital role in ensuring the upkeep of the hotel and grounds, offering guests a welcoming experience while supporting a variety of practical tasks. This position not only provides competitive salary benefits but also personal and professional development opportunities in a picturesque environment.

Benefits

Special rates for friends & family

Team discounts on treatments

Team social events throughout the year

Dedicated helpline for support

Service charge up to £2,000 per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industry, preferably hospitality.
• Ability to handle mechanical/practical problems.
• Willingness to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel and grounds, assist with general repairs.
• Provide preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Drive company vehicle for maintenance purposes.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Ability to diagnose mechanical issues

Job description

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We believe happiness can come from the simplest of things. Being with the people that matter, having a moment to relax, feeling fresh air on your face or sharing good food and good conversation.

Working with us means sharing a way of thinking and doing things – an outlook on life and an appetite for growth that drives us all in the same direction. We know that friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make our jobs mean more, and we’re always listening.

Our small maintenance team are responsible for maintaining the grounds, buildings and facilities at Another Place, The Lake as part of your 40 hours contract.

The Role:

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, your prime function will be to provide maintenance cover for Another Place, The Lake. You will help maintain the hotel and its grounds, and look after machinery and other practical matters.
What you’ll do:

• Work alongside the team and assist with the pool plant room requirements
• Assist with general repairs
• Assist with: preventative, planned and reactive maintenance
• Assist with the room set-ups for events
• Assist with carpentry, painting and decorating and plumbing tasks
• Assist with occasional sustainability projects
• Be part of the team that provides 7-day per week maintenance support to the business
• Drive company vehicle as part of team bus service
• Be welcoming to guests and colleagues alike
• Ensure that the standards of the department are carried out daily
• Ensure that any requests in the maintenance log are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure that all the correct supplies are in the correct area and are stocked up, for example light bulbs and emergency tool kit
• Carry out any other reasonable requests
• Follow health and safety requirements at all times
• Use the correct PPE provided when carrying out tasks
• Report any health and safety issues to the faciliities manager

What you offer

• Experience in a similar industry, preferably hospitality
• Knowledge of the current health and safety legislation
• The ability to diagnose and repair day-to-day mechanical/practical problems and make necessary repairs
• Willingness to follow instructions
• Excellent skills in maintenance issues such as re-decoration, electrics, basic plumbing and tiling
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Why you should choose Another Place The Lake

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
• We recognise everyone plays their part to provide exceptional service. On top of your salary you can earn up to £2,000 service charge per year, paid monthly

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.