Maintenance Technician- Mechanical & Electrical

Hodson Bay Hotel; Barry More; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary gym and swimming pool

Meals while on duty

Free parking

Hotel discounts

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Active Sports & Social Club

Job summary

Hodson Bay Hotel is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the property, reporting to the Facilities Manager. You will help maintain a safe, efficient and welcoming environment for guests and team members.

Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance across hotel facilities, plant areas and grounds, diagnosing faults, supporting energy-efficiency initiatives and liaising with contractors while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in hospitality or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative, reactive and emergency maintenance across hotel and facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections, plant checks and meter readings to identify faults.
• Diagnose faults and carry out first-line mechanical/electrical repairs.
• Maintain pumps, HVAC, boilers, heating, plumbing and other building-services equipment.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly in a busy hotel setting.
• Support energy-efficiency initiatives and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Safety consciousness

Education

Relevant mechanical or electrical trade qualification

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

About the Role

Hodson Bay Hotel is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the property. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will help maintain a safe, efficient and welcoming environment for guests and team members. We are proud to have achieved Gold status under Failte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme and Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative, reactive and emergency maintenance across the hotel, leisure centre, plant areas and grounds.
• Carry out routine inspections, plant checks and meter readings to identify potential faults before equipment failure.
• Diagnose faults and complete first-line mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pumps, motors, boilers, heating and hot-water systems, HVAC, BMS, lighting, plumbing and hotel operational equipment.
• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests and breakdowns, prioritising issues in a busy hotel environment.
• Support energy-efficiency initiatives and maintain accurate work orders, PPM documentation and compliance records.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and maintain appropriate stocks of tools, parts, consumables and critical spares.
• Complete all work safely and to a high standard, support wider facilities tasks and participate in an on-call or out-of-hours rota where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a hands‑on technical maintenance, facilities or engineering role, ideally in hospitality or a similar commercial environment.
• A relevant qualification in a mechanical or electrical trade is essential.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems, including pumps, motors, HVAC, heating systems, controls and other building-services equipment.
• Strong preventative‑maintenance, fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritise issues in a busy operational environment.
• Ability to understand technical information, equipment manuals and basic electrical or mechanical schematics, with a strong focus on safety.
• Good communication skills and a flexible, practical approach, with the ability to work independently and with colleagues and contractors. A full driving licence is essential.

What We Offer

• Complimentary gym and swimming pool access.
• Meals while on duty and free parking.
• Hodson Bay Group hotel discounts.
• Career development opportunities and employee recognition initiatives.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and an active Sports & Social Club.

Hodson Bay Group is an equal opportunities employer.