Apprentice Maintenance
& Facilities Operative
The Lowry Hotel,
Manchester
We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Maintenance & Facilities
Operative to join
our Facilities team at Manchester’s first five-star hotel, The Lowry. Reporting
to the Assistant Facilities Manager, with a dotted line to the Head of
Facilities & Compliance, this role offers the chance to gain hands-on
experience in luxury hospitality while completing a recognised apprenticeship
in partnership with Trafford & Stockport College.
About the
Apprenticeship
As part of the apprenticeship, you will spend one paid day each week attending
Stockport College,
with the rest of your time working on-site at The Lowry Hotel. You will develop
skills across a wide range of trades including carpentry, plumbing, plastering,
tiling, painting and decorating, as well as general day-to-day maintenance.
You’ll also gain knowledge of building safety, sustainability, and digital
reporting, giving you a strong foundation for a career in facilities management.
Your role will include:
· Supporting the facilities team with
daily maintenance and repair tasks.
· Assisting with planned and responsive
works across the hotel.
· Learning and applying trade skills in a
live hospitality environment.
· Working both indoors and outdoors to
maintain hotel standards.
· Developing skills in sustainability and
building performance optimisation.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time role on a shift basis, including weekends, with early and
late shifts between 9am
and 9pm. Flexibility is essential.
What we’re looking for
· Enthusiastic, hands-on attitude with a
willingness to learn.
· Strong teamwork and communication
skills.
· An interest in property maintenance and
facilities management.
· Commitment to The Lowry Hotel’s service
brand pillars: Iconic,
Individual, Intuitive.
What we offer
In return for your commitment to delivering five-star standards, we provide
excellent training and development opportunities along with a range of
benefits:
· Uniform and meals on duty provided.
· Unique team member discount: £25 per
room only and 50% off all food and drink (friends & family discounts also
available).
· Discounted rates with Millennium &
Copthorne Hotels.
· Access to online training facilities
with Flow.
· Birthday day off.
The Lowry Hotel is renowned for
its contemporary interiors, understated luxury and five-star service. Join us
and start your career in facilities within an iconic hospitality environment.
The Lowry Hotel is
proud to be an equal opportunities employer.