Maintenance Assistant (Painter & Decorator)

The Roseate Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to ensure high standards of property maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience in painting and decorating, excellent attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position requires weekend availability and offers opportunities for training and employee discounts.

Benefits

Staff meals provided

Uniform provided

Employee discounts

Service charge

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and decorating.
• Good general knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality painting and decorating work.
• Undertake general maintenance duties as required.
• Proactively identify and resolve maintenance issues.

Skills

Painting and decorating

Building maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

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Client:

The Roseate Edinburgh

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Expiry Date:

25.09.2025

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Job Description:

Full time 45 hrs per week | Weekend availability required

The Roseate Edinburgh located just five minutes from the
Haymarket railway station and less than 20 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh
Airport has stood at the gateway to old-town Edinburgh since the 1860s. It has
witnessed the evolution of modern-day Edinburgh, offering a luxurious and
stylish city retreat with an authentic Scottish soul.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Assistant with a strong
background in painting and decorating to join our team. This role plays a vital
part in maintaining the hotel’s high standards by ensuring the property is
always presented in immaculate condition. You will also support general
maintenance tasks and coordinate with external contractors as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry
  out high-quality painting, decorating, and finishing work across guest
  rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces
• Undertake
  general maintenance duties, including minor plumbing, electrical,
  carpentry, and repairs as required
• Proactively
  identify maintenance issues and resolve them promptly to maintain a
  flawless guest experience
• Liaise
  with contractors and third-party suppliers on-site, ensuring access,
  communication, and completion of works are managed effectively
• Ensure
  all work complies with health & safety standards and internal hotel
  policies
• Maintain
  accurate records of work completed and report any recurring issues or
  larger works required
• Respond
  to maintenance requests from other departments efficiently and with a
  guest-first approach

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience
  in painting and decorating
• Good
  general knowledge of building maintenance and repair
• Excellent
  attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Strong
  communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability
  to work independently and manage time effectively
• Flexible
  and adaptable to changing priorities
• Knowledge
  of health & safety regulations
• Staff
  meals and uniform provided
• Opportunities
  for training and development
• Provision and laundry of uniform
• Employee discounts and other perks
• Service charge

Join us and be part of a team committed to delivering
exceptional service and maintaining the elegance and charm of our iconic
property.

You must be
eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in
possession of a current work visa. In line with the requirements set by the
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and
work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from
candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Thank you
for your application. However, please be aware that due to the high number of
applications we will contact only successful candidates. Therefore, if we have
not contacted you within 10 days of your application, we are sorry that we will
not be able to help you in your search for a new position.