Painter & Decorator - Maintenance Team

Hodson Bay Hotel; Barry More; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

We are recruiting a Painter & Decorator to join Hodson Bay Hotel's Maintenance Team in Athlone. The role focuses on painting internal and external surfaces to a high standard, creating a safe, well-presented environment for guests and staff.

You will prepare surfaces, apply paints and finishes, and perform minor repairs, working with the maintenance team on projects. Full-time hours 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday, weekends off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in painting & decorating or general maintenance.
• Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality finishes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices.
• Reliable, organised and proactive approach.
• Ability to work across multiple properties within the hotel group in the Athlone region.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works across the property.
• Prepare surfaces for painting (sanding, filling, priming, cleaning).
• Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Complete minor repairs to walls, ceilings, woodwork and fixtures prior to decorating.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify areas requiring repair or redecoration.
• Maintain tools, materials and workspaces in a clean and safe condition.
• Follow all health & safety procedures when using equipment, ladders and materials.
• Work closely with the wider maintenance team on general upkeep and projects.
• Assist with other general maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Painting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety

Reliability

Independent work

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Painter & Decorator to join our Maintenance Team.

This role is key to ensuring our property is maintained to a high standard, creating a safe, comfortable and well-presented environment for guests and staff.

Hours:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday - Weekends off
• 8.00am - 4.30pm

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works across the property
• Prepare surfaces for painting (sanding, filling, priming, cleaning)
• Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes using appropriate tools and equipment
• Complete minor repairs to walls, ceilings, woodwork and fixtures prior to decorating
• Conduct routine inspections and identify areas requiring repair or redecoration
• Maintain tools, materials and workspaces in a clean and safe condition
• Follow all health & safety procedures when using equipment, ladders and materials
• Work closely with the wider maintenance team on general upkeep and projects
• Assist with other general maintenance duties as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in painting & decorating or general maintenance
• Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality finishes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices
• Reliable, organised and proactive approach
• Ability to work across multiple properties within the hotel group in the Athlone region

Why work with us?

• Achieved 'Excellent Employer' (Gold) Award as part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme
• Complimentary use of Hodson Bay Hotel's Gym & Swimming Pool
• Career Development Opportunities
• Meals provided while on Duty
• Free Parking
• Hotel Discounts across the Hodson Bay Group
• Motivational Benefits - Employee of the Month etc
• Health & Wellness Programme
• Subsidised staff taxi service - Athlone town

As a member of the Hodson Bay Group, the Hodson Bay Hotel thrives in providing many development opportunities for motivated driven & efficient employee's across all our departments. As a people-centric hotel group, every day we aim to foster a positive team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. We encourage this through mutual respect & trust amongst colleagues.

The Hodson Bay Group is an equal opportunities employer