Maintenance Operative - Carpenter

The Scarlet Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting independent hotel is seeking a proactive maintenance technician to join their dedicated Property Team. This role emphasizes carpentry and general maintenance, ensuring guest and staff safety and comfort. You will engage with guests and staff, making effective communication crucial. With a commitment to a people-centric working environment, this position offers opportunities for internal growth and a permanent contract with generous holiday benefits. Join a team that values each member and fosters a vibrant workplace culture in one of the UK's most beautiful locations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday per year

Long service scheme

40% discount on food and drinks

Health Shield Healthcare Plan

Local partnership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform various maintenance tasks with a focus on carpentry.
• Monitor back-of-house areas and incoming deliveries.

Skills

Carpentry

Problem solving

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Numeracy

Education

Trade qualification

National vocational qualification

Tools

Power tools

Job description

We enjoy looking after people, that’s what great people do.

Our Property Team at the Bedruthan and Scarlet Hotel provides planned and reactive maintenance to preserve our reputation for guest and staff safety and comfort across both hotels.

Key responsibilities:

• Carpentry
• Grounds maintenance and addressing daily maintenance issues
• Problem solving
• Collecting property data from around the building
• Monitoring back-of-house areas such as the loading bay
• Monitoring incoming deliveries

You will need to perform various maintenance tasks, with a focus on carpentry. You should understand how to use power tools safely and have practical experience. A trade qualification or national vocational qualification is required.

Since the role involves interaction with guests and staff, effective communication in spoken and written English, basic computer skills, and numeracy are essential. You must be able to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and complete work to a high standard.

What we offer

As an independent Cornish business, we value each team member. We offer a range of benefits and perks, reflecting our commitment to creating an excellent working environment. These include:

• Competitive salary
• A people-centric working environment
• Opportunities for learning and internal career progression
• A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• Long service scheme, including a free stay at Bedruthan after your first year
• 40% discount on food and drinks, plus other hotel services with our discount scheme
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan

On-site team accommodation is available.

Perched on North Cornwall's rugged clifftops, Bedruthan and Scarlet are trailblazers in hospitality, committed to going above and beyond. Joining our family means becoming part of one of the UK's most exciting independent companies.

Joining our team isn’t just a job; it’s a lifestyle choice.