Maintenance Assistant

The iNUA Hotel Collection; Little Island; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development and training

Employee discounts across the hotel

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork, part of The iNUA Hotel Collection, is looking for a reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our busy 4-star property. This full-time role involves keeping hotel operations running smoothly and ensuring a high standard of guest comfort.

You will work 5 days a week, including Saturdays, and collaborate with technicians and hotel teams to carry out preventative maintenance, repairs and routine inspections.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or handyman experience required.
• Trades experience is desirable.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and upkeep throughout the hotel.
• Supervise contractors to ensure work is completed to standard and area returned to order.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Maintain guest bedrooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities.
• Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general repairs.
• Source suppliers and renegotiate annual contracts for hotel equipment.
• Liaise with accounts to ensure purchases align with budget and approvals.
• Work closely with the hotel team to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for guests and staff.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Hotel experience

Job description

Join the award-winning team at Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork, a stylish and contemporary hotel renowned for exceptional guest service, outstanding event facilities and a warm, people-first culture.

As part of The iNUA Hotel Collection, we are committed to developing our people, supporting career progression and creating a genuinely great place to work.

We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to join our team at a busy 4-star hotel. This is a full-time position, working 5 days a week including Saturdays, and would suit someone who takes pride in their work, has a practical approach, and enjoys keeping a hotel operating to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and upkeep throughout the hotel
• To supervise plumbers, electricians and other outside contractors to ensure that work is completed to a satisfactory standard and place of work is returned to order
• Assist with preventative maintenance and routine inspections
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests
• Maintain guest bedrooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities
• Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general repairs
• Source suppliers, negotiate prices renegotiate annual contracts for all hotel and kitchen equipment, including all health and safety items (Fire Extinguishers, alarm, deliberator etc)
• Liaise with accounts to ensure all purchases are in line with budget, ensuring that a purchase order is done and approved for all purchases.
• Work closely with the hotel team to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for guests and staff
• Follow all health, safety and hotel procedures

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous maintenance or handyman experience is essential. Trades experience is desirable
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible and willing to work Saturdays
• Experience in a hotel or similar environment would be an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career development and training opportunities within The iNUA Hotel Collection.
• Employee discounts across the hotel group, including dining and accommodation.
• Free meals on duty.
• Free parking.
• Access to wellbeing supports and employee recognition programmes.