General Operative (Maintenance)

The Merrion Hotel, Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform and complimentary uniform"

Social events

Private Health and Dental Insurance

Contributory Pension Plan

Employee Discounts for room nights

Travel and Bike to Work

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

The Merrion is recruiting for a full time General Operative (Maintenance) to join our Facilities Team at a premier Dublin hotel. Centrally located, you will work with an experienced team and receive ample training in a beautiful, high-standard environment.

Responsibilities include carrying out repairs and installations, liaising with the maintenance manager, and supporting all departments to ensure smooth hotel operations. Weekend and evening flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of woodworking, repairs and installations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and ability to work in compliance with them.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and installations in a timely and professional manner.
• Report to maintenance manager or supervisor if stock levels are low for all items required to complete tasks.
• Assist all departments with regard to maintenance issues, especially housekeeping, reception and food production areas to ensure timely completion of work and to promote good working relationships.

Skills

Woodworking

Repairs

Installations

Troubleshooting

Health and safety

Job description

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Facilities Management | Maintenance
Salary: Negotiable salary

The Merrion, one of Dublin's finest luxury hotels, a proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World is recruiting for a full timeGeneral Operative (Maintenance) to join our professional and friendly Facilities Team .

Centrally located in Dublin within easy reach of public transport, this role will offer you the opportunity to work in a beautiful hotel where the highest of standards are in place and where you have all the tools you need to do your job. Working alongside an experienced team, you will be offered plenty of training. This is a really rewarding role on a team where you can be assured of a warm welcome!

Responsibilities:

• Carry out repairs and installations in a timely and professional manner.
• Report to maintenance manager or supervisor if stock levels are low for all the items required to complete tasks.
• Assist all departments with regard to maintenance issues, especially housekeeping, reception and food production areas to ensure the timely completion of work and to promote a good working relationship with all concerned.
• Maintain records of completed repairs and installations for compliance and future reference.
• Keep all maintenance areas, workshops, plant rooms, maintenance offices clean and tidy at all times, and ensure waste bins are emptied regularly.
• Respond accordingly to maintenance requests from guests or other departments to minimize disruption to hotel operations.
• Carry car park duties as per the daily schedules set out by the Maintenance Manager and ensure that all waste areas are kept clean and tidy and that waste streams are not being contaminated.
• Cooperation to any colleague requiring assistance in a prompt caring and helpful manner and to be flexible in assisting around the hotel in response to business and guests needs.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of woodworking, repairs, and installations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and ability to work in compliance with them.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various departments.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings if required, depending on operational needs.

We offer you an interesting and busy work day, in a positive and friendly work environment. The following benefits are also provided:

• Free meals on duty
• Uniform and complimentary uniform cleaning service
• Social events
• Private Health and Dental Insurance
• Contributory Pension Plan to include death in service benefit
• Employee Discounts for room nights, our Garden Room Restaurant and Cellar Bar for you and your family/ friends
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Travel and Bike to Work – Tax saving Schemes
• Free wellbeing and support activities

The successful candidate will be trustworthy and will have the ability to be professional and communicate courteously and effectively with guests and colleagues alike. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and will instill confidence in the services offered. It is these qualities that require your commitment and will set us apart at being a most caring and successful hotel.

About The Merrion

The Merrion, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, is located opposite Government Buildings in the heart of the city center. Created from 4 Georgian Townhouses, the 142 bedroom and suites are arranged around two 18th Century style gardens.