Maintenance Engineer

De Vere; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality establishment in Leicester seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain their iconic historical building. The role requires expertise in plumbing, electrics, and decorating, alongside the ability to efficiently prioritize tasks. You will work as part of a supportive maintenance team ensuring the property meets high standards and complies with health and safety regulations. The position offers competitive benefits including free meals and holiday perks.

Benefits

£28,000 per year

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Extra paid day off for birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner

Exclusive 50% colleague rates for overnight stays

28 days holiday, increasing to 33

Access to benefits portal

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing platform

Monthly recognition programme

Regular team appreciation events

Company Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in plumbing, electrics, and maintenance work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Enthusiastic team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property to a high standard as part of the maintenance team.
• Assist with risk management across various safety parameters.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative responsibilities.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Plumbing

Electrics

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer? Would you enjoy maintaining our iconic historical building? We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join our team at De Vere Horsley Estate, East Horsley. As a Maintenance Engineer you will work as part of the maintenance team responsible for ensuring the property is kept to a high standard. You will also assist the Maintenance Manager with risk management in your areas of responsibility, covering Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, DDA and Fire Safety, ensuring the venue is fully compliant with all legislative responsibilities. This is a full‑time role that involves working weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the maintenance team to keep the property at a high standard.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with risk management across Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, DDA and Fire Safety.
• Ensure the venue remains fully compliant with all legislative responsibilities.
• Prioritise work efficiently and keep people informed on planned completion timelines.
• Work weekends as part of a full‑time role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of Maintenance Engineer work, including plumbing, electrics and decorating.
• Ability to prioritise work efficiently and keep people informed of planned completion timelines.
• Enthusiastic team player who enjoys working as part of a support team.

Benefits

• £28,000 per year
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities, saving money on gym memberships
• Extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love‑to‑shop voucher.
• Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for long‑service milestones.
• Exclusive 50% colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, with a 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Access to the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Career progression opportunities, including apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Financial wellbeing platform (Wagestream) granting instant access to pay when needed.
• Monthly colleague recognition programme (You Are De Vere) culminating in an annual colleague recognition event.
• Regular team appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties.
• Company Life Assurance scheme for financial security.

About De Vere Horsley Estate

De Vere Horsley Estate has 180 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, three bars, a gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house and the equally impressive Horsley Towers, all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. The team holds regular colleague events and activities, including an annual family summer BBQ party, wellbeing yoga classes and a badminton club. De Vere welcomes everyone and fosters a sense of belonging; each person is valued and appreciated.