Part-Time Handyperson/Painter

21c Museum Hotels; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in York is looking for a Handyperson/Painter to join their maintenance team. The role involves high-quality painting, general repairs, and maintenance tasks, with a focus on efficiency and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, proficiency in various techniques, and flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends. A range of benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Training and development programs

Discount card for Accor hotels

Complimentary stays in UK hotels

Meals on duty

Uniforms

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and efficient in performing maintenance tasks.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality painting work on various surfaces.
• Execute general maintenance tasks including carpentry and plumbing.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning and sanding.
• Maintain and organize tools and equipment.

Skills

Proven experience as a handyperson or painter

Proficiency in painting techniques

Basic carpentry skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent time management

Education

Relevant vocational training in painting or maintenance

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Company Description

Our mission at Novotel York Centre is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

To us, it's as important that you enjoy your time at the hotel as much as our guests. To make you feel welcome so that you can welcome others. To make you feel valued and give you every opportunity to grow, both professionally and personally.

Our hotel consists of 146 bedrooms, 6 meeting Rooms, a restaurant & bar as well as a soon to open swimming pool and sauna.

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As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.?

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.?

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfill yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!?.

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.?

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,

Join us and become a Heartist®.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Handyperson/Painter to join our maintenance team in Novotel York.

In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks, with a primary focus on painting and general repairs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, efficient, and able to handle diverse maintenance challenges.

• Perform high-quality painting work on interior and exterior surfaces
• Execute general maintenance and repair tasks, including basic carpentry and plumbing
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and applying primer
• Mix and match paint colors to meet specific requirements
• Maintain and organize tools and equipment
• Identify and report any major maintenance issues to management
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with other maintenance tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a handyperson or painter
• Proficiency in various painting techniques and use of painting tools
• Basic carpentry and plumbing skills
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment
• Ability to use hand and power tools effectively
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Relevant vocational training in painting or general maintenance (preferred)
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed

Benefits

• Training and development programs
• Discount card to be used in Accor hotels worldwide
• Complimentary stays in UK hotels (Bonus Breaks - subject to T&C)
• Meals on duty
• Uniforms
• Employee Advisory Service
• Discounts in shops and hotel partners (Europcar, Merlin Entertainment etc.)

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