Maintenance Team Member

Novotel Hotels; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Leeds Centre is seeking a reliable full‑time Maintenance Team Member to join our hands‑on hotel maintenance team. You will carry out routine and preventative tasks, respond to guest and staff requests, and ensure safety compliance in all hotel areas.

We value practical problem‑solvers with a positive attitude who can work effectively as part of a larger hospitality team. Flexibility and weekend availability are important in this busy hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant building maintenance experience is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, develop, and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and regular safety checks across the hotel.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests and colleagues in a timely and professional manner.
• Undertake general maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical work, painting, decorating, carpentry, and repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of hotel areas, equipment, appliances, and systems.
• Troubleshoot faults and carry out appropriate basic repairs where required.
• Follow hotel security, fire safety, and Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Assist guests with enquiries regarding the hotel’s facilities in an informative, professional, and helpful manner.
• Please note that duties are not limited to those listed above.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Problem-solving

Team player

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable full‑time Maintenance Team Member to join our team at Novotel Leeds Centre. At Novotel Leeds Centre, we welcome you as you are and support you to grow, learn, and develop every day. By joining us, you will become part of Accor, where you can explore opportunities, build your skills, and be part of a team that is passionate about hospitality.

Shift Details

Shifts typically run between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. Days and times may vary depending on business needs, and weekend availability is essential. Full flexibility across the week is required. This is a full‑time position.

What We Are Looking For

Previous hands‑on maintenance experience is essential, ideally within a hotel or hospitality environment. The successful candidate must be confident carrying out routine maintenance tasks independently, using their own initiative and sound judgement, while also working effectively as part of the wider team. This role requires someone with strong practical knowledge who can identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and complete basic repairs safely and efficiently, in accordance with all relevant Health and Safety procedures and regulations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Carry out preventative maintenance and regular safety checks across the hotel.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests and colleagues in a timely and professional manner.
• Undertake general maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical work, painting, decorating, carpentry, and repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of hotel areas, equipment, appliances, and systems.
• Troubleshoot faults and carry out appropriate basic repairs where required.
• Follow hotel security, fire safety, and Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Assist guests with enquiries regarding the hotel’s facilities in an informative, professional, and helpful manner.
• Please note that duties are not limited to those listed above.

Qualifications

• Relevant building maintenance experience is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, develop, and take on new challenges.

Hotel maintenance experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential. If you feel you are the right candidate, are keen and willing to learn, but do not yet have all the skills or experience listed above, we would still love to hear from you.

Additional Information

At Novotel Leeds Centre, you will be part of a friendly, supportive, and professional team where every colleague plays an important role in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our guests. This is a hands‑on role in a busy hotel setting, where teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude are key.