Maintenance Engineer

Travelodge Hotels Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated maintenance expert to join their team. This role offers the chance to travel across the beautiful Somerset region, supporting various hotels in maintaining high standards. You'll engage in diverse maintenance tasks, from plumbing to electrical work, all while fostering strong relationships with hotel managers. Enjoy a stable work environment with excellent benefits, including a company van, tools, and generous discounts. If you're passionate about making things better and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

50% personal discount for hotel bookings

Contributory pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Tools provided

Company phone

Own van for regional travel

Qualifications

• Experience in day-to-day property maintenance is essential.
• Valid UK manual driving licence required for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Support hotel maintenance across the region, including Bristol and Somerset.
• Build relationships with Hotel Managers to maintain properties.

Skills

General Maintenance Experience

Basic Plumbing

Basic Electrical Works

Relationship Building

Tools

Company Van

Tools Provided

Company Phone

Job description

Job Description

Find where you belong!

Have you got a passion for fixing and making things better? Are you experienced in the day-to-day maintenance of property? Travelodge has one of the largest in-house maintenance teams, and we are looking for a maintenance expert to help improve our hotels to provide customers with an unforgettable experience.

What’s it all about?

If you enjoy travelling and getting out and about, this could be a good fit for you. You will be supporting your region, Somerset, covering areas like Bristol, Somerset, Avon, etc. A big part of this role involves building relationships with Hotel Managers to help maintain properties. There will be a variety of maintenance tasks you can get involved with, including fixing basic plumbing issues, addressing building wear and tear, basic electrical works, just to name a few.

Why Travelodge?

We're not just about comfy beds and warm welcomes; we're also dedicated to creating opportunities for all.

We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true self and belong. We work hard to improve the diversity of our teams and celebrate our differences. We care about our colleagues’ wellbeing, so we ensure there are resources available to support emotional, physical, financial, and work wellbeing. We call this “Better Me”.

Who will this appeal to?

If you have general maintenance experience and are looking for job stability in a welcoming environment, Travelodge could be the place where you belong. As this role involves travelling to multiple hotels across your region daily, you will need a valid UK manual driving licence.

What are the extra benefits of working for Travelodge?

• Salary at £28,500
• Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm / 40 hours per week (working 1 in 3 Saturdays, with a day off in the week before)
• Regional travel supporting hotels - you will get your own van!
• Tools provided and a company phone
• 50% personal discount for hotel bookings and great friends and family discounts too!
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• A focus on learning and career development