Handyperson / Maintenance Assistant

HANDYPERSON / MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

The Place

Langshott Manor Hotel, part of Alexander Hotels a private group of quality hotels of distinction just outside London.

4 Red Star, Award winning Elizabethan Manor House set in 3 acres of stunning grounds with an ancient moat. 22 bedroom hotel with the many charming lounges all with open fires as well as the sumptuous Mulberry Restaurant.

Please see our website for a full list of facilities and bedrooms.

The Role

We are seeking someone local who has good DIY skills for general maintenance tasks around the Hotel to ensure it is kept in good repair.

The hours of work are 8am – 2pm, Mon, Tues, Thur and Fri totalling 24 hrs per week. There can be some flexibility in these days/hours if required but a good spread of weekdays is essential to tie in with available access to guest accommodation.

The job holder will report to the General Manager who will assist with designating preventative maintenance tasks as well as general maintenance tasks to keep the Hotel functioning/presentable and in good repair.

Examples of general regular tasks would include;

• Tightening taps
• Replacing washers on dripping taps
• Replacing lightbulbs
• Taking down light shades for cleaning
• Repair grouting in bathrooms/showers
• Replace cracked tiles
• Painting / wall paper repair
• Tightening toilet seats
• Minor leak repairs
• Tuning televisions
• Replacing sealant in bathrooms
• Staining internal/external woodwork

The skills required for this role are general DIY skills as you will be supported by our nominated contractors with larger tasks and refurbishments.

The duties will be varied and involve working in guest areas. A flexible approach, smart and friendly manner with guests and colleagues are essential for this role.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment covering a wide range of general maintenance tasks in a customer environment
• General maintenance/DIY experience preferably in a guest/customer environment
• Ability to work in a safe and tidy way ensuring all areas are left safe and tidy on completion/when being left
• Self motivation to work alone once you have liaised with the General Manager to prioritise the days tasks
• Good level of spoken English to communicate with colleagues and guests

The Benefits

£9.00 per hour, 24 hrs per week guaranteed

• 4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service
• 8 Bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Employee uniform

In addition you will enjoy a range of company benefits including:

Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself and your family at all hotels
Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas
Discount off all food & beverage at all hotels
Discount of individual treatments booked in our two Utopia Spas
Discount on retail products in our two Utopia Spas
Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme In additional you will enjoy a range of other benefits when you celebrate your 1 yr, 3 yr and 5 yr anniversary including; your birthday off paid, complimentary overnight stays, complimentary lunch/afternoon tea and service related holiday