Maintenance Technician

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance starting at 28 days

Nutritious free meals on duty

Recommend a friend bonus up to £600

Award winning L&D programmes with 80+"

Employee volunteering days

Job summary

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is seeking a full-time Maintenance Handyperson for its Edinburgh property. You will perform repairs, upkeep and improvements to guest rooms and public areas, ensuring safety and high standards.

Based at 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, you’ll multitask across plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting, with shifts including weekends. The role offers development opportunities and a generous benefits package for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on maintenance experience.
• Experience in hotel or hospitality is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of maintenance tasks including repairs to fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Respond efficiently to maintenance requests.
• Maintain and care for tools, materials and supplies.
• Carry out minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting work as needed.
• Support with scheduled and reactive maintenance across guest rooms and public areas.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and internal standards.
• Communicate effectively with all departments to minimise disruption to guests.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report ongoing issues.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Painting

Carpentry

Health & safety

COSHH

Manual handling

Tools

Power tools

Multimeter

Job description

Maintenance Handyperson ***luxury hotel***

What’s in it for you from day one:

• £30,000 OTE per annum, plus other exciting benefits and perks!
• Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days.
• Nutritious free meals on duty.
• Fantastic recommend a friend bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Award winning L&D programmes, with over 80 individual courses available, from foundation skills to leadership skills.
• Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home-grown.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, so we can give back to our communities.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
• Monthly tea parties and annual social events, including boat parties and festive events for your little ones.

What's in it for you later:

• Cycle to work scheme which can save you up to 47% on the bike and equipment.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel-based incentives, including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter.
• Enhanced maternity pay of 13 weeks, fully paid.
• Enhanced paternity pay of 2 weeks, fully paid.
• £800 baby payment to support you and your baby with the essentials.
• Cross-departmental training available within your property, because we know you're a curious individual.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Geneva and South Africa!

We are looking for a full time Maintenance Technician. We are looking for someone with previous hands‑on experience in repairs and installations. Someone that has the ability to multitask and has an outgoing and polite personality,you’ll play a key role in maintaining the safety, comfort, and presentation of our property to the highest standards.This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Location: 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: 5 working days a week with 2 days off, with both early and late shifts.

Key Responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician:

• Perform a wide range of maintenance tasks including repairs to fixtures, fittings, and equipment.
• Respond efficiently to maintenance requests.
• Maintain and care for tools, materials, and supplies required for maintenance duties.
• Carry out minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting work as needed.
• Support with scheduled and reactive maintenance across guest rooms and public areas.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and internal standards.
• Communicate effectively with all departments to minimise disruption to guests.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any ongoing issues.

What are we looking for?

• Previous hands‑on experience in general maintenance, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• A broad skillset across basic trades such as plumbing, electrics, painting, and carpentry.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the ability to multitask.
• A working knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and manual handling standards.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

About us:

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotel’s two signature suites – The Archibald and The Isobel – boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod‑con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all‑day lounge, dining room, well‑stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.