Maintenance Assistant

Genting Casinos; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK leisure business is seeking a motivated maintenance assistant to ensure casino facilities are maintained to high standards. Responsibilities include regular repairs, compliance with safety regulations, and liaising with contractors. Preferred qualifications include mechanical and joinery skills, as well as a proactive attitude. The position offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits like private healthcare, gym discounts, and career progression support.

Benefits

Private GP helpline

Discount portal

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

20% discounted gym membership

Mental health support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Practical person with attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.
• Experience in maintenance or similar roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building fabrics and fixtures are maintained.
• Complete regular repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with third-party contractors as needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Joinery skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

IOSH Working Safely

Legionella awareness

Electrical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Are you a practical person with an eye for detail? Are you looking for a hands-on role with variety?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance assistant to join our team. You will be ensuring the building fabrics, fixtures and fittings in all areas of the casino are maintained to a high standard and in safe, working order.

Key skills and responsibilities include:

• Mechanical skills (small plumbing, drainage, toilet maintenance and repair).
• Joinery skills (light carpentry).
• Painting and decorating.
• Completing regular repairs and general maintenance works.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Outlook and some light Excel use)
• Keeping repair and maintenance records up to date for the casino.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and health and safety regulations.
• Reporting building/machinery faults to management for escalation to the nominatedcontractor.
• Reporting health and safety outages and where applicable fixing these with the view to preventing future occurrences.
• Supporting the hospitality department with the deliveries and cleaning of catering equipment.
• Liaising with third-party, nominated contractors when work cannot be self-delivered.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• A strong knowledge of safety standards.
• The ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in working alone as well as part of a team.
• Flexible with a positive attitude towards change.
• Being flexible and able to work a variety of shifts including night shifts and weekends.

Desired skills, but not essential include:

• IOSH Working Safely.
• Legionella awareness.
• IPAF/PASMA qualification.
• Electrical qualification e.g. City & Guilds 2391, NVQ level 3 or 18th Edition.
• First aid.
• Familiarity with RAMS and relevance to site works where applicable.

In return for your commitment, we offer an excellent salary, development opportunities and a wide range of employee benefits â€" read more details below.

WHAT WE OFFER

As well as an excellent salary, we are dedicated to providing our colleagues with a vast range of benefits including:

Company funded benefits

• Private GP helpline.
• Discount portal for popular retailers, restaurants, leisure and more.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme " A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling whatever the issue.
• 20% discounted gym membership.
• Mental health support.
• Family-friendly and wellbeing policies.

Flexible benefits* " designed for employees to choose the best package for their personal needs.

• Health Cash Plan (level 1 is company funded).
• Critical illness cover.
• Dental insurance.
• Travel insurance.
• Health Screening.

Rewards, recognition, development, and events

• Career development opportunities.
• Genting Academy " online learning portal.
• Long service awards.
• Staff social fund.
• Annual company Christmas present.
• A range of social engagement activities such as a company-wide pub quiz, Croupier of the Year Awards, and a 5-a-side football tournament.

*Subject to eligibility.

OUR BUSINESS

Genting Casinos is one of the UK’s most popular leisure businesses and is proud to deliver outstanding service to our customers in our casinos nationwide. As part of the Genting Group, which employs 62,000 people worldwide, we are passionate about our values and providing our colleagues and customers with a fantastic experience.

As an inclusive and diverse employer, we celebrate individuality and value the contribution that each person brings to our workplace. We continue to gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of our customers, colleagues and prospects and actively embrace and accommodate these. If you require any support in relation to your interview, such as guidance, advice or any adjustments, please contact us.