Maintenance Assistant (Full Time)

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

50% F&B discount

Employee room rate

Friends & Family rate 30%

Extra annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Development through Dalata Academy

Staff events

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support daily operations across our properties in the UK. You will learn through our Dalata Academy, perform painting, decorating and garden tasks, and assist skilled trades while ensuring safety standards are met.

You will join a friendly team with opportunities for internal progression as you demonstrate reliability and a proactive approach to maintenance challenges.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience is preferred.
• Safe Pass certification is a plus.
• Trades qualifications in painting, plumbing, or construction are desirable.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented and standards-driven.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible in working hours.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workload effectively, using resources for painting, decorating, and gardening.
• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative routines in tiling, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Investigate and resolve equipment and control system issues.
• Assist plumbers and electricians with defects in hotel systems.
• Collaborate with all hotel departments.
• Ensure maintenance work meets professional and safety standards.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and HACCP procedures.

Skills

Self-motivated

Prioritizes tasks

Detail-oriented

Multitask in fast-paced environment

Flexible working hours

Good command of English

Education

Safe Pass certification

Trades qualifications in painting/plumbing/construction

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

You will receive training through our Dalata Academy to help you learn important skills. You will also meet experienced team members who can help you grow.

At Dalata, we believe in promoting from within. If you work hard, you can have new opportunities in the future. Join us and be part of a friendly team!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% Off Friends & Family rate
• Extra annual leave day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events

Your Job:

• Manage daily workload effectively, utilizing resources for painting, decorating, and gardening.
• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative routines in tiling, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Investigate and resolve equipment and control system issues.
• Assist plumbers and electricians with defects in hotel systems.
• Collaborate with all hotel departments.
• Ensure maintenance work meets professional and safety standards.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and HACCP procedures.

What You Will Need:

• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
• Safe Pass certification is a plus.
• Qualifications in trades such as painting, plumbing, or construction are desirable.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented and standards-driven.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility in working hours is required.
• Good command of English.

About us

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring theheartof hospitalityto every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.