Maintenance Assistant – Another Place, The Lake | Maintenance
We believe happiness can come from the simplest of things. Being with the people that matter, having a moment to relax, feeling fresh air on your face or sharing good food and good conversation.
Working with us means sharing a way of thinking and doing things – an outlook on life and an appetite for growth that drives us all in the same direction. We know that friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make our jobs mean more, and we’re always listening.
Our small maintenance team are responsible for maintaining the grounds, buildings and facilities at Another Place, The Lake as part of your 40 hours contract.
Our Maintenance Assistant role:
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, your prime function will be to provide maintenance cover for Another Place, The Lake. You will help maintain the hotel and its grounds, and look after machinery and other practical matters.
As our Maintenance Assistant you'll:
* Work alongside the team and assist with the pool plant room requirements.
* Assist with general repairs.
* Assist with: preventative, planned and reactive maintenance.
* Assist with the room set-ups for events.
* Assist with carpentry, painting and decorating and plumbing tasks.
* Assist with occasional sustainability projects.
* Be part of the team that provides 7-day per week maintenance support to the business.
* Drive a company vehicle as part of team bus service.
* Be welcoming to guests and colleagues alike.
* Ensure that the standards of the department are carried out daily.
* Ensure that any requests in the maintenance log are completed in a timely manner.
* Ensure that all the correct supplies are in the correct area and are stocked up, for example light bulbs and emergency tool kit.
* Carry out any other reasonable requests.
* Follow health and safety requirements at all times.
* Use the correct PPE provided when carrying out tasks.
* Report any health and safety issues to our Facilities Manager.
Job skills and requirements:
* Experienced in a similar industry, preferably hospitality
* Aware of current health and safety legislation
* Diagnosing and repairing day-to-day mechanical/practical problems and making any necessary repairs
* Reliable in following instructions and willing to take initiative when needed.
* Demonstrating excellent skills in maintenance such as re-decoration, electrics, basic plumbing and tiling
* Computer literate
* Exhibiting strong verbal and written communication skills
* Equipped with a full, clean driving licence
What we can offer in return:
* A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater
* Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel
* Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
* Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg
* Team social events throughout the year
* Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our team includes a work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth. You’ll also have paddleboarding and hill walking right on your doorstep.
From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration.
If you would love to join us as our Maintenance Assistant apply now and be part of our journey at The Lake, where we make amazing places come alive.