Maintenance Assistant

Sheen Falls Lodge; Killarney; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Parking provided

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts

Free golf

Gym access

Cycle to work

Anniversary rewards

Birthday celebrations

Referral bonus

Training provided

Job summary

Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland, is seeking a practical Maintenance Assistant to join our facilities team. You will help maintain the hotel, estate and grounds to the highest standards, covering plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks across a luxury property.

The role reports to the Property Manager and offers full training, on-site parking, and opportunities to develop hands-on skills while contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Ideally plumbing qualification and/or extensive plumbing experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in plumbing or general maintenance.
• Good all-round knowledge of building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, boilers, generators and painting.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance tools, materials and working practices.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and general maintenance throughout the property.
• Repairing and replacing equipment and components as required.
• Monitoring equipment and building systems to ensure efficient operation.
• Plumbing, pipework installation and general repairs.
• Painting and decorating.
• Repairs to roofs, gutters, windows and doors.
• Carpentry, flooring, plaster and drywall repairs.
• Supporting the wider Maintenance team with the ongoing care and presentation of the hotel and estate.

Skills

Plumbing

General maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

Driving licence

Job description

Maintenance AssistantSheen Falls Lodge Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 HR27

Join the team at Sheen Falls Lodge, where maintaining our beautiful hotel, estate and grounds to the highest standards is an essential part of the exceptional experience we create for our guests.

We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to join our Maintenance team, reporting to the Property Manager.

This is a varied role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving and can confidently turn their hand to a wide range of maintenance tasks across a luxury hotel environment.

The Role

As part of our Maintenance team, you will help ensure the hotel, its systems, equipment and grounds are maintained safely, efficiently and to an excellent standard.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Carrying out preventative and general maintenance throughout the property
• Repairing and replacing equipment and components as required
• Monitoring equipment and building systems to ensure efficient operation
• Plumbing, pipework installation and general repairs
• Painting and decorating
• Repairs to roofs, gutters, windows and doors
• Carpentry, flooring, plaster and drywall repairs
• Supporting the wider Maintenance team with the ongoing care and presentation of the hotel and estate

About You

We are looking for someone practical, dependable and proactive, with:

• Ideally have a plumbing qualification and/or extensive practical plumbing experience
• A minimum of two years’ experience in plumbing and/or general maintenance
• Good all-round knowledge of building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, boilers, generators and painting
• Strong knowledge of maintenance tools, materials and working practices
• The ability to organise and prioritise your workload and work independently
• A positive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
• A full, clean driving licence

Sheen Falls Lodge and Ring of Kerry Golf is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meals on duty provided
• Employee parking provided
• Full training provided
• Uniforms provided
• Employee discounts, including at our sister properties in Cork, Dublin, and Wicklow
• Employee recognition awards and appreciation days
• Free golf at Ring of Kerry Golf Club
• Employee gym provided
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Work anniversary acknowledgement and reward
• Employee birthday celebrations & reward
• Employee referral bonus