Hotel General Maintenance Operative

The Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre, Waterford; Waterford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Food discounts

Gym access

Fitness assessment

Uniforms provided

Training assistance

Referral bonus

Car park

Job summary

The Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre in Waterford City is seeking a hands-on General Maintenance Operative to support day-to-day upkeep and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for guests and colleagues. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across plumbing, electrics, decorating, tiling and carpentry, working closely with hotel departments to maintain high standards.

The role suits a practical, detail‑oriented individual who can work independently and under

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general maintenance, ideally within hospitality.
• Good working knowledge of plumbing, electrics, decorating, tiling and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Complete general maintenance tasks throughout the hotel, inside and outside.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Perform reactive repairs promptly to minimise disruption.
• Handle plumbing fixes in toilets, showers, sinks and fixtures.
• Do basic electrical tasks like changing lights and fittings.
• Paint, decorate and carry out carpentry repairs as needed.
• Assist with mechanical and electrical planned maintenance duties.
• Identify and report maintenance issues across the property.
• Work with hotel departments to complete requests efficiently.
• Ensure work complies with Neville Hotels standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrics

Decorating

Carpentry

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Maintenance Operative to join our team at The Tower Hotel, Waterford City.

Working as part of the Neville Hotel Group, the successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring our hotel is maintained to the highest possible standards, providing a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues. You will support the day‑to‑day upkeep of the property through both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to hotel operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on, motivated individual who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem‑solving, and has experience across general maintenance, plumbing, electrics, carpentry and decorating.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing general maintenance tasks throughout the hotel, both internally and externally.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
• Carrying out reactive repairs promptly to ensure minimum disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Plumbing repairs including toilets, showers, sinks and general fixtures.
• Basic electrical tasks including changing spotlights, fittings and transformers.
• Painting, decorating and general repair work.
• Basic carpentry and joinery repairs, including furniture, fixtures and doors.
• Assisting with mechanical and electrical planned maintenance duties.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues across the property.
• Working closely with all hotel departments to ensure maintenance requests are completed efficiently.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with Neville Hotels standards.
• Ensuring procedures and protocols are followed to the highest quality.
• Complying with hotel security procedures, fire regulations, and all health & safety legislation.

The Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will:
• Have previous experience in a maintenance role, ideally within a hotel or similar environment.
• Have a good working knowledge of general maintenance skills including plumbing, electrics, decorating, tiling and carpentry.
• Be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work well under pressure.
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and take pride in maintaining high standards.
• Be able to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Communicate professionally with guests, management and colleagues.
• Have a strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Be flexible and willing to support the needs of the business.

What's in it for you

• Hotel B&B Discounts across the group.
• 20% Discount on Bar & Restaurant Food in a sister property.
• On-site Gym & One free Fitness Assessment.
• Promotion of bike to work scheme and other commuting to work incentives.
• Meals during shifts and free onsite tea/coffee.
• Provision of employee uniforms.
• Opportunities for Career Progression.
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus (€140-€300)
• Education & Training Assistance
• Onsite Carpark
• If a Team Member books an overnight stay in any Neville Hotel, the company will provide the 2nd night free for any booking of two nights or more -T+C Applies