Painter

The Lodge at Ashford; Cong; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Discounted accommodation

Staff appreciation events

Discounts with local businesses

Subsidised accommodation

Free meals on duty

Dry cleaning of business attire

Volunteer days

Holiday entitlement up to 25 days

Employee recognition incentives

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Lodge at Ashford in Cong, Co. Mayo seeks a skilled Painter to join our Maintenance team. This full-time role requires a proactive, hands-on approach, maintaining luxury standards for guest areas and facilities.

You will collaborate with Management, Maintenance and Housekeeping, carrying out high-quality painting and decorating with safety. You will also support broader maintenance duties as needed in a dynamic luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, ideally within a hotel or high-end environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on high-quality finishes.
• Flexible, hands-on approach with willingness to support general maintenance duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet operational needs.
• Relevant painting/decorating qualification (desirable).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good communication skills and a guest-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Liaise daily with Management, Maintenance and Housekeeping to prioritise painting tasks
• Carry out painting and decorating works to a high professional standard, ensuring minimal disruption to guests
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment, using protective materials and adhering to best practices
• Clearly display safety signage and maintain awareness of guest and colleague safety
• Manage and maintain the paint store, keeping it organised and compliant with safety standards
• Use ladders, scaffolding, and equipment safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures
• Take a flexible approach to working hours, including evening or night work to minimise guest disruption
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support the overall operation of the hotel
• Plan, prioritise, and complete tasks efficiently, escalating works and coordinating external contractors through the Maintenance Manager
• Support the wider maintenance function in a hands-on capacity

Skills

Painting

Decorating

Attention to detail

Flexible/hands-on

Communication

Education

Painting/Decorating qualification

Job description

Painter ***luxury hotel***

We are currently seeking a Painter to join our Maintenance team at our luxury hotel. This full-time role is ideal for a proactive and hands-on individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining the highest standards.

As part of the management team, you will play a key role in ensuring the hotel’s facilities, equipment, and grounds are consistently maintained to an exceptional level, supporting both operational excellence and an outstanding guest experience.

Location

Cong, Co. Mayo

Employment type

Full Time

Working pattern

5 Days over 7 Days (including some weekends and Bank Holidays)

What's in it for you?

• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability)
• Free meals on duty
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire
• Recommend friend and family bonus scheme
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Hotel based recognition incentives
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Key Responsibilities as a Painter

• Liaise daily with Management, Maintenance, and Housekeeping teams to prioritise and coordinate painting and maintenance tasks
• Carry out all painting and decorating works to a high professional standard, ensuring minimal disruption to guests at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment, using appropriate protective materials (e.g. dust sheets) and adhering to best practices
• Clearly display safety signage (e.g. wet paint signs) and maintain strong awareness of guest and colleague safety at all times
• Manage and maintain the paint store, ensuring it is kept organised, secure, and compliant with safety standards, including proper storage of flammable materials
• Use ladders, scaffolding, and equipment safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures
• Take a flexible approach to working hours, including evening or night work where required to minimise guest disruption
• Work collaboratively with other departments (e.g. Porters, Grounds, Maintenance) to support the overall operation of the hotel
• Plan, prioritise, and complete tasks efficiently, escalating works and coordinating external contractors through the Maintenance Manager where required
• Support the wider maintenance function in a hands-on capacity, assisting with general maintenance duties as needed

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, ideally within a hotel or high-end environment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on high-quality finishes
• Flexible, hands-on approach with willingness to support general maintenance duties
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet operational needs
• Relevant painting/decorating qualification (desirable)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Team player with good communication skills and a guest-focused approach

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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