Overview
This stylish hotel is off the M65, ideally located on the border of Hyndburn and Blackburn located within the Frontier Retail Park. Local attractions such as Blackburn's historic cathedral, the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, King George's Hall, and Blackburn Empire Theatre are only a 10-minute drive away. The hotel encompasses 150 bedrooms and has substantial parking available for big group bookings. The hotel has a friendly, upbeat, comfortable feel and embodies Hampton's culture of Hamptonality. Our team will welcome you with a bright smile and are multiskilled to support you on both the reception desk as well as in our lounge, bar, and during breakfast. There is a spacious lounge area where guests can enjoy a relaxing drink and some food, or they may choose to take advantage of the onsite gym. The spacious and friendly lounge area is the perfect setting to meet with your family, and friends, or to organise a small meeting with a client or colleagues.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team and contribute to the seamless operation of our hotel facilities. The ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems (we will provide relevant training where necessary).
* Safety First: Prioritises safety to maintain a secure and hazard-free environment.
* Team Player: Collaborates effectively and supports fellow team members.
* Guest Focus: Committed to enhancing guest experiences through excellent facility maintenance.
* Adaptability: Can handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced hotel environment.
Day in the life
As the Maintenance Operative, you will take joint responsibility with the manager to ensure the hotel is maintained to a high standard and to ensure that the property is a safe environment for the guests and staff, conforming to the requirements laid out under the Health and Safety legislation. You will need to be flexible to work shifts on bank holidays, evenings, weekends and any other holidays as requested.
Key responsibilities
* Painting and decorating of public areas and guest bedrooms
* Fixing minor plumbing issues
* Fixing minor electrical issues
* Preventative maintenance for all the guest bedrooms, including auditing and reviewing
* Water checks daily, weekly and monthly
* Weekly fire alarm testing and checks
* Picking up ad-hoc maintenance issues registered by the team
* Use of the internal H&S/Maintenance systems
* Monitoring the H&S and working order of all public areas, including toilets (front of house and back of house)
* Keeping the immediate exterior of the hotel presentable, free from litter and in good working order, and organising the rubbish bins
* Changing light bulbs in all areas of the hotel daily
* Assisting the Property Manager with health and safety files and risk assessments
* Keeping the maintenance workshop clean, tidy and fully stocked
* Communicating with all the HODs and supporting them with H&S issues
What you’ll get in return
* Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
* Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
* Continuous learning & development opportunities
* Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program
* Team member of the month - £100 and Team member of the year - £500
* Uniform provided
* Competitive pay
* Additional annual leave and family leave
This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY who is a hotel management company with a simple value: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a market leader where every member of our team contributes to delivering excellent service to guests, owners, and team members.
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