Maintenance Technician

RICHMOND HILL HOTEL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly service charge

Health cashback plan

Extra holiday days

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free onsite gym

Free meals on duty

Free parking on site

Career development

Job summary

Richmond Hill Hotel, an independent Georgian gem near London, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our welcoming team. You’ll keep the building running smoothly, ensuring guest comfort and a memorable experience through hands-on repairs and proactive maintenance.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous perks package, including health cashback, holiday enhancements, and employee recognition. Join a free-spirited, independent culture that values care, quality, and growth.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily maintenance tasks across bedrooms, public areas, and team spaces.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests from guests or team members.
• Supporting preventative maintenance plans to reduce breakdowns.
• Handling plumbing, basic electrics, decorating and general DIY tasks.
• Working safely with health & safety in mind.
• Assisting with emergency procedures and building checks.
• Liaising with contractors and ensuring work meets standards.

Job description

We’re looking for an exceptional Maintenance Technician to join our team at Richmond Hill Hotel, an independent Georgian gem overlooking London’s greenest borough. Just a stone’s throw from the royal park, we’re where city buzz meets leafy calm.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and their warmth, energy, and creativity have earned us a place on The Sunday Times and The Caterer lists of top industry employers.

Our culture? Award-winning, progressive, and delightfully independent. The building might be historic, but our thinking isn’t. We’re refreshingly free-spirited, and we like to do things differently — from our paint to our people. Here, being yourself isn’t just encouraged, it’s essential.

We believe real luxury is found in thoughtful touches, genuine care, and attention to detail. That is what makes our guests feel truly special.

What’s in it for you…

• You’ll enjoy a competitive annual salary of £30,900 plus a monthly service charge averaging £300.
• access to hundreds of online perks & discounts
• free health cashback plan for you and your family
• extra day’s holiday for every year you work for us (up to 5 additional days)
• salary sacrifice schemes to help you buy a bike, laptop, or gym membership.
• free use of our onsite gym, free meals on duty, free parking on site
• bespoke career development through internal and external training schemes
• refer a friend scheme, with up to £500 incentive.
• Hotel recognition Programme including our Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter awards, long service awards, rewards payments.
• flexible working patterns, as well as much more…

Is this Maintenance Technician role right for me?

Are you someone who loves solving problems, fixing things, and keeping everything running like clockwork? If so, we’d love you to join our friendly team as a Maintenance Technician at Richmond Hill Hotel!

Here at Richmond Hill Hotel, we don’t just maintain a building - we create memorable experiences. As our Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in making our hotel a welcoming and well-run place for both guests and team members. Whether it’s getting the heating just right on a chilly day or swiftly fixing a flickering light before a big event, your work helps shape the guest experience. You’re the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the magic going.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out daily maintenance tasks and routine checks across the hotel, including bedrooms, public areas, and team member spaces.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests reported by team members or guests - no two days are ever the same!
• Supporting preventative maintenance plans to reduce breakdowns and keep everything running smoothly.
• Getting hands-on with plumbing, basic electrics, decorating, and general DIY duties.
• Working safely and responsibly, always keeping health & safety top of mind.
• Helping with emergency procedures, such as fire alarm tests and building checks.
• Liaising with contractors when needed and ensuring work meets standards.
• Being a visible, approachable member of the team who takes pride in every job, big or small.

What we’re looking for…

• A natural people person with a genuine love for hospitality
• Someone who brings their best, most authentic self to work
• A creative problem solver
• A dynamic, positive energy that lifts the room and inspires the team

Please note: all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK, as we are unable to offer Skilled Worker sponsorship.