Maintenance Crew

Generator Hostels ltd.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 free nights at Generator properties

Reduced room rates for you and family

International career opportunities

Birthday holiday

Fertility treatment leave

Gym membership contribution

Job summary

Generator London is seeking a Maintenance Crew member to join our vibrant Maintenance team. This hands-on role focuses on keeping our historic building in top condition, ready for guests and events.

You will fix fixtures, carry out preventive upkeep, and ensure guest spaces reflect the Generator experience. With at least 2 years in hospitality maintenance, you’ll manage safety records, comply with regulations, and collaborate across departments to maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of electrical, plumbing and decoration.
• At least 2 years’ experience, ideally within hospitality maintenance, in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall appearance of the building; replace broken lamps, fixtures & fittings, perform general repairs and paintwork throughout the building.
• Perform preventive maintenance across front and back of house, interior and exterior areas.
• Prioritize tasks that impact guest comfort and impression of the hotel.
• Maintain safety and asset records at all times.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and ready for use.
• Know and comply with all local legislation and regulations, including H&S and Fire Safety.
• Ensure social spaces reflect the Generator brand and culture.
• Foster good teamwork with colleagues and other departments.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Problem solving

Customer service

Team player

Tools

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Decoration knowledge

Job description

A challenging opportunity has become available for an experienced and passionate “jack of all trades” Maintenance Crew member to join our Maintenance team. If you are a people person through and through and have a genuine desire to be part of something big then your journey should start here. Help us to create an unforgettable experience. Be a part of Europe’s fastest moving, ground-breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand.

WHY GENERATOR?

Generator was born in London and has grown into a global brand of social hospitality, with spaces across Europe and beyond. We’ve been recognised as one of Fast Company’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies globally, and we never stop challenging convention.

ABOUT GENERATOR LONDON

Generator London is a short stroll from Covent Garden, Regents Park and the British Museum. When crafting this hostel we redesigned this old police station to reflect the city’s street life. Local reclaimed timber, exposed brickwork and hot-rolled black steel give the hostel an industrial feel. Bold graphics, vibrant patterns and famous British cultural icons combine to capture London's cosmopolitan vibe. Make sure you catch the classic red bus that’s parked next to our bar’s dance floor every night. Don’t be late, London’s calling.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Maintain the overall appearance of the building; replacing broken lamps, bedroom fixtures & fittings, carrying out general repairs & maintaining high standards to decor & paintwork etc. throughout the building
• Perform preventive maintenance throughout all areas of the premise, including both front and back of house and rooms, interior and exterior
• Ensure that all tasks relating to guest comfort, guest satisfaction or the impression the guest receives of the hotel must be treated with utmost priority
• Maintain all safety and asset register records at all times
• Take responsibility for all equipment onsite ensuring that it is maintained and ready for use at all times
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure that you comply with all statutory local legislation and regulation, in particular, H&S, building regulations and Fire Safety
• Ensure that our social spaces embody the Generator brand and culture
• Maintain a good working relationship with your colleagues creating a team that works well together and with other departments

Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description.

WHO YOU ARE

• Hands-on attitude, with attention to detail
• Be a problem solver, solutions creator
• Outgoing personality, reliable, team worker, and good customer skills
• You must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this role

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Have Technical knowledge of electrical, plumbing and decoration
• Have at least 2 years’ experience, ideally within hospitality background, in a similar role

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU – Our benefits include:

• 2 free nights at any Generator property globally
• Reduced room rates for you, your friends and your family
• International career opportunities, so you can travel the world while working with us
• A birthday holiday on top of your annual leave
• Fertility Treatment Support Leave: up to three days’ paid leave in any one year
• Company contribution towards gym membership and other health and wellbeing initiatives