Painter & Decorator

Thistle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great staff areas

Meals on duty

Pension and healthcare schemes

Job summary

The Kingsley by Thistle is a classic Edwardian hotel near Covent Garden offering a hands-on Maintenance Team Member role. You will help keep guest spaces safe and guest-ready, delivering high standards of upkeep and proactive repairs in a close-knit team.

With hourly pay at £14.86 and a comprehensive benefits approach, you’ll join a historic property that values safety, guest experience, and continuous improvement. Training and development are supported as part of our People Promise.

Qualifications

• A keen eye for detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Practical maintenance skills and the ability to solve problems efficiently.
• A genuine passion for creating a positive guest experience.
• Experience in maintenance or a similar role is a bonus but not essential – we'll support you in developing your skills.
• A strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the hotel, ensuring all areas are well-maintained.
• Resolving maintenance requests quickly to minimize disruption to guest experiences.
• Conducting routine inspections to keep everything safe, efficient, and compliant.
• Supporting larger projects and refurbishments as part of a dynamic team.
• Maintaining tools and equipment to the highest standard.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Guest experience mindset

Job description

Contract: Full Time
Payment: Hourly
Salary: £14.86 per hour

The Kingsley by Thistle is a classic Edwardian hotel, near Covent Garden, Holborn and Oxford Street. The Kingsley has been awarded 4-star status and has 129 bedrooms and seven meeting rooms. The team is relatively small and close-knit in keeping with the property's combination of modern comforts and historic charm.

What you'll be doing

As a Maintenance Team Member, you'll be at the heart of keeping our beautiful hotel running smoothly. From fixing minor issues to ensuring key equipment and spaces are guest-ready, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, comfortable, and extraordinary experience for everyone who visits.

Working closely with the Maintenance Team Leader, you'll tackle daily challenges with a proactive and hands-on approach, keeping the hotel in top condition. Whether it's routine maintenance or responding to an urgent repair, your work will make a real difference.

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the hotel, ensuring all areas are well-maintained.
• Resolving maintenance requests quickly to minimize disruption to guest experiences.
• Conducting routine inspections to keep everything safe, efficient, and compliant.
• Supporting larger projects and refurbishments as part of a dynamic team.
• Maintaining tools and equipment to the highest standard.

What you'll bring

• A keen eye for detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Practical maintenance skills and the ability to solve problems efficiently.
• A genuine passion for creating a positive guest experience.
• Experience in maintenance or a similar role is a bonus but not essential – we'll support you in developing your skills.
• A strong commitment to safety and compliance.

What you'll get in return

As well as all the things you'd expect from us, such as great staff areas to recharge in, wholesome meals on duty, pension and healthcare schemes, we'll take care of you at every step of your journey so that you can take care of our guests.

In fact, we're so committed to this that our 'People Promise' sets out how you can expect us to support you at every step of your application and your career with us. Whether that's your career development and progression, your physical, mental or financial wellbeing, and recognising (and rewarding!) a job well done.

Career Development & Growth - We're here to support your journey, whatever that may look like. Our award-winning Academy will help you navigate your tailored career pathway with the tools and development designed for you to grow and to unlock your unique potential.

Financial Wellbeing You work hard, so we'll always help your money work hard for you! Some of the great things you can take advantage of include:

• Wage Stream You'll be paid monthly, but have access to your earned salary before payday should you need it
• Discounts & Perks Savings on 1000s of retailers, dining, hotel stays, and much more for you and those close to you
• Refer a Friend Earn up to £1000 when friends join our team
• Interest-Free Loans Season ticket loans to make commuting easier

Mental & Physical Well-being - We're here to support your well-being, whenever and wherever you need it.

• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line Free, confidential advice
• Be Well Platform Our Online fitness and wellness resources
• Gym Discounts & Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Community We’re proud of everything we achieve, so we always celebrate our extraordinary team and culture.

• 'Wonderful People' Awards Monthly, quarterly, and annual recognition
• Social & Seasonal Events Fun, inclusive celebrations
• People Council A platform for every voice
• Paid Volunteering Days Give back to causes close to you

At Clermont Hotel Group everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for roles with us.