Maintenance Assistant (Casual)

Holiday-Inn; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on hotel stays

Gym & leisure facilities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a practical Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of our York-area hotel. You will help keep guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces safe, well presented and fully operational.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will perform basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, painting and minor electrical tasks, respond quickly to issues, support preventative programmes and carry out regular safety checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance or similar hands-on role.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance tasks (plumbing, decorating, repairs).
• Proactive and practical problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and professional attitude.
• Commitment to health, safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating and minor electrical work.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes to ensure equipment and facilities remain in good working order.
• Conduct regular safety checks, including fire alarm testing and compliance checks.
• Identify and escalate any safety risks or defects promptly.
• Work collaboratively with all departments to support smooth hotel operations.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent worker

Health & safety

Tools

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical basics

Painting & decorating

Job description

We're looking for a practical and reliable Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of our hotel. You'll play a key role behind the scenes, ensuring everything from guest rooms to public areas is well maintained, safe and fully operational.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll support both preventative and reactive maintenance, helping to deliver a high-quality environment that enhances the overall guest experience.

About the Role

You’ll support the day-to-day maintenance of the hotel, ensuring all areas remain functional, safe and well presented.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out a range of maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating and minor electrical work.
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes to ensure equipment and facilities remain in good working order.
• Conducting regular safety checks, including fire alarm testing and compliance checks.
• Identifying and escalating any safety risks or defects promptly.
• Working collaboratively with all departments to support smooth hotel operations.

About You

You’re hands-on, dependable and take pride in your work. You enjoy problem-solving and keeping things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in a maintenance or similar hands-on role (or a strong willingness to learn).
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, decorating or repairs.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude.
• A commitment to health, safety and compliance standards.
• A positive, can-do attitude and flexibility to respond to changing priorities.

What's in it for you

• Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
• Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

Next steps

If you're shortlisted, we'll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we've found the right person.

At Kew Green Hotels, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail] - we're here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK's leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We're a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com