Maintenance Operative

Harri; Rettendon Common; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hero of the Month/Year awards

Food discounts up to 50%

Accommodation discounts up to 50%

Annual Stay benefit (£1)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Coaching Inn Group is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operative to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across our hotels, ensuring safety, compliance and strong presentation.

Reporting to the General Manager and supported by the Regional Maintenance Technician, you will perform PPM, general repairs, safety checks, basic plumbing and grounds work, and collaborate with contractors while logging activity in our facilities management system.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or trade experience.
• Practical skills across general building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Good communication and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• General repairs across the hotel.
• Weekly compliance and safety checks.

Skills

Maintenance

Trade experience

Independence

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

Join the Coaching Inn Group

At the Coaching Inn Group, our mission is simple: Hospitality from the Heart.

As the UK's leading operator of historic coaching inns, we're proud to run beautiful hotels in market towns across the UK. Recognised as one of the Top 25 Companies to Work For, we're looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Operative to help keep our hotel safe, compliant, and looking its best.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working where possible.
• Hero of the Month and Hero of the Year recognition awards.
• Up to 50% off food across our hotels.
• 50% off accommodation.
• Annual £1 Stay benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager and supported by the Regional Maintenance Technician, you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure the hotel is safe, compliant, and well presented.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• General repairs across the hotel.
• Weekly compliance and safety checks.
• Basic plumbing, joinery, decorating, and building repairs.
• Grounds and external maintenance.
• Working with contractors where required.
• Logging maintenance activity using our facilities management system.

About You

You'll have:

• Previous maintenance or trade experience.
• Practical skills across general building maintenance.
• The ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Good communication and basic IT skills.
• A proactive approach and pride in your work.
• A full UK driving licence (maximum six penalty points).

An IPAF 1b licence is desirable but not essential.

Tools

You will need to provide your own tools, which must be safe and suitable for the work. We will replace any equipment that becomes worn or damaged while being used for the job, where appropriate.

Ready to Join Us?

If you enjoy variety, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to be part of a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

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