Painter & Decorator

Hyatt Place Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Staff discounts – up to 50%

Stream pay as earned

Employee assistance programme

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals on duty

Paid breaks

Hotel gym access

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Hotel Maintenance Assistant in Leeds to ensure the hotel's facilities and grounds are well-maintained for our guests. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across the property, including painting, plumbing, electrical work, and basic repairs, ensuring safety and quality in every stay.

Join a team that values a guest-first approach, offers industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow within a global hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques for hotel facilities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Attention to detail to spot issues early.
• Good time management to prioritise hotel projects.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with maintenance software are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel's facilities, equipment and grounds in good order.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the hotel.
• Perform painting, compliance checks, basic plumbing and light electrical work.
• Apply silicone and complete general repairs as needed.
• Contribute to a safe, well-maintained environment for guests and staff.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Time management

Technical literacy

Tools

Maintenance management software

Online scheduling tools

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Access to hotel gym facilities

A day in the life of…

As Hotel Maintenance Assistant you'll be responsible for ensuring the hotel's facilities, equipment, and grounds are well-maintained and in good working order. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the hotel, including painting, compliance checks, basic plumbing, light electrical work (such as bulb changes), silicone application, and general repairs, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for guests and colleagues.

This role is unlike any other in our hotel and you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that guests have a first class enjoyable and comfortable stay.

What do we need from you?

• Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques: You will have a basic understanding of maintenance and repair techniques for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other equipment commonly found in hotels.
• Communication and customer service skills: The role requires interacting with guests and colleagues, so strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Attention to detail: You’ll need an eye for detail to be able to identify potential maintenance issues before they turn into bigger problems.
• Time management: You’ll need to be able to effectively manage your time to prioritise key hotel projects
• Technical skills: Basic knowledge of computer systems, software programs and digital tools such as maintenance management software and online scheduling tools would be highly advantageous to allow you to track work orders, manage inventory, and communicate with other departments.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’