Room Technician

HWSOF-Maintenance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in Greater London is looking for a maintenance professional. You will be responsible for guest room repairs and support in maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational skills and experience in plumbing, carpentry, or electrical work. The role offers competitive salary, growth opportunities, and generous perks like free meals, discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Discounted employee rates

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Long service recognition award

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good at multi-tasking and being able to respond to changes in job priorities.
• Plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills are a real advantage.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required hotel and company training.
• Support colleagues in learning and carrying out their duties.
• Carry out guest room repairs to required standards.
• Maintain health and safety rules and accurate records.
• Support the hotel’s preventive maintenance plan.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good at multi-tasking

Flexible approach

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Electrical skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

4-star hotel experience

Job description

Salary – Up to £28,050 plus Tronc!

Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there’s more...

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us...

Sofitel Heathrow is an award-winning hotel that is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 605 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours. Our luxurious hotel is connected to terminal 5 and has spa and fitness facilities. The 45 meeting rooms include a flexible ballroom accommodating up to 1,300 delegates.

A bit about what you will do...

• Attend all required hotel, company and statutory training.
• Take part in regular job chats and appraisals for personal development.
• Support new and existing colleagues in learning and carrying out their duties.
• Wear full uniform and protective clothing in line with safety standards.
• Communicate and cooperate with colleagues and departments to ensure smooth teamwork.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and customer care, responding appropriately to guest needs.
• Provide clear information on products and services and assist all visitors professionally.
• Carry out guest room repairs and routine tasks (e.g., lamp changes, filter cleaning, descaling) to required standards.
• Follow all health and safety rules, report delays, keep accurate records, and maintain stock, tools and equipment.
• Support the hotel’s preventive maintenance plan, work required hours, and respond to emergency call-outs when needed.

More about you..

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good at multi-tasking and being able to respond to changes in job priorities at short notice.
• Flexible approach, remaining calm under pressure and working hard to avoid disrupting our guests.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills are a real advantage.
• 4-star hotel experience in a similar role a plus.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.