Spa Maintenance Technician

Accor Hotels; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic five-star luxury hotel is seeking a motivated Spa Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of spa facilities. In this role, you will perform essential maintenance and repairs on pool systems, ensuring the highest standards of health and safety. You'll collaborate closely with various departments, conduct daily inspections, and manage chemical inventory, all while contributing to a world-class guest experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a dynamic hospitality environment, where your skills will be valued and developed.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate + commission

Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews

Complimentary staff canteen

50% off dining

Employee rates for spa treatments

Complimentary gym access

Opportunities for growth

On-the-job training

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a maintenance role in a health club or spa.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs of spa pools and facilities.
• Ensure all systems and equipment are in good working order.
• Manage inventory of chemicals and cleaning supplies.

Skills

Pool Maintenance

Water Treatment

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Maintenance

Tools

PPE

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury, and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic five-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting two championship golf courses and award-winning spa and leisure facilities. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world-class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on the property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

Job Description

Fairmont St Andrews has an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced pool specialist, knowledgeable about pool systems, and looking to advance their career within a hospitality environment.

The Spa Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing minor pool plant equipment and providing general maintenance of the pool plant facility. This role will be cross-functional between Fairmont Spa and the Engineering Department.

A little more about the role:

· Perform all aspects of routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of spa pools and general spa facilities. This may also include water treatment/water hygiene tasks within the hotel when not within the spa.

· Provide daily inspections of the pool plant facility to ensure all systems and equipment are in good working order.

· Work closely with the Spa Leisure and Resort’s Engineering teams to ensure all daily water testing and water treatment schedules are completed in line with NOP and ERP guidelines.

· Act as a key point of contact for our Spa Manager, Director of Facilities, and external engineers to maintain the health and safety standards of all spa facilities.

· Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with existing safety protocols and servicing schedules (daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual).

· Maintain accurate records of maintenance and testing activities.

· Manage the ordering and inventory of chemicals, PPE, and cleaning supplies following Health & Safety guidelines.

· Monitor and service amenities such as sauna, steam room, and drench bucket shower, reporting faults to the Duty Engineer.

· Provide emergency response support, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for all spa aspects.

· Perform other duties as required for the role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a health club, spa, or hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and good communication and interpersonal skills, especially when working across multiple departments.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Additional Information

• Competitive hourly rate + commission
• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for spa treatments and green fees
• Complimentary access to gym and pool services
• Opportunities for growth
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events