Maintenance Team Member

Acco; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heartist Card

Free hotel nights in UK

Staff meals

Uniform provided

28 days holidays

Pension scheme

Staff sick pay

Training programs

Career development

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Accor in Edinburgh is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to undertake and manage general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, heating, carpentry and decorating.

You will conduct routine inspections of building structures and assets, install and troubleshoot equipment such as heating and air conditioning systems, and coordinate contractors while keeping precise records and ensuring safety and smooth operation for guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance or a related trade (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC systems)
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building compliance standards
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliability, responsibility, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, heating, carpentry and decorating
• Conduct routine inspections of building structures, equipment and assets, performing reactive and preventive maintenance with minimal disruption to guests and visitors
• Install, inspect and troubleshoot equipment, appliances and systems, including heating and air conditioning distribution systems
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and external providers, ensuring compliance with service agreements and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and daily logs of all repairs and maintenance activities
• Actively contribute to the safety of people and property, including maintaining clear emergency exits
• Undertake appropriate training to develop expertise and identify areas for operational improvement

Skills

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC systems

Health & safety knowledge

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Salary:13.45/hour
Applicants with current right to work in the UK.

What is in it for you:

• ALL Heartist Card to be used in Accor Hotels Worldwide (Discounts off stays, dinning, shopping and more)
• Free night stays in our UK hotels(T&C Applies)
• Complimentary Staff meal
• Uniform provided
• 28 days holidays per year (up to 33 with length of service)
• Recommend a Friend Incentive
• Employee Assistance Program: support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay T&C
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow by our learning programs through our Academies and apprenticeships
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks

Job Description

• Undertake and manage general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, heating, carpentry and decorating
• Conduct routine inspections of building structures, equipment and assets, performing reactive and preventive maintenance with minimal disruption to guests and visitors
• Install, inspect and troubleshoot equipment, appliances and systems, including heating and air conditioning distribution systems
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and external providers, ensuring compliance with service agreements and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and daily logs of all repairs and maintenance activities
• Actively contribute to the safety of people and property, including maintaining clear emergency exits
• Undertake appropriate training to develop expertise and identify areas for operational improvement

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Proven experience in building maintenance or a related trade (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC systems)
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building compliance standards
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliability, responsibility, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance

Additional Information

Our missionis to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

One more thing…

By working with us, you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. You can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.