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Maintenance Engineer - On Call
Salary - £29,660.48
39 Hours per week
5 Days over 7
* LIVE OUT POSITION ONLY *
Who We Are
The Langdale Estate is a 36-acre woodland estate boasting a range of holiday accommodation nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park. We offer our guests luxury, fun and unique experiences that connect with our environment and engage with our local communities.
To help us deliver those experiences, we choose people who share our philosophy of putting the planet and our people first. Our teams are full of people with passion, personality, and knowledge. We want people who want to make a difference and who care about creating a guest experience that is special and memorable.
Our Maintenance Team
The Maintenance team at Langdale Hotel and Spa is a dedicated and skilled group of professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of property and estate services. Comprised of experienced professionals, this team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and upkeep of the Langdale Estate. With a focus on measured, professional service, the team excels in responsive, preventative, and progressive maintenance, covering a spectrum of areas such as plumbing & heating, electrical, joinery, general building, and painting & decoration. Their responsibilities extend to programmed preventative maintenance, scheduled checks, and rapid response to fire alarms, showcasing their versatility and commitment to safety.
As the first point of contact for stakeholders regarding maintenance tasks, the team maintains excellent communication and customer service levels. Upholding Langdale's Environment Policy and contributing to the organisation's sustainability goals, the Maintenance team at Langdale Hotel and Spa is an integral part of creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for guests through their meticulous attention to detail and dedication to excellence.
Main Purpose of the Role:
As a valued member of the Property & Estate Services team, the Maintenance Engineer – On Call plays a vital role in providing a measured and professional service, encompassing responsive, preventative, and progressive maintenance across the Langdale Estate. The primary focus is to meet business needs by executing programmed preventative maintenance, conducting scheduled checks, and ensuring both reactive and proactive maintenance. Additionally, the role involves swift response to fire alarms, acting as the first point of contact for stakeholders regarding deficiencies and maintenance tasks.
Main Duties:
The Maintenance Engineer – On Call collaborates with the team to maintain and repair estate properties, covering plumbing & heating, electrical, joinery, general building, and painting & decoration. Duties include on-call emergency response, timely handling of job cards and radio calls, and working at height or in confined spaces with appropriate training. Proficiency in using various tools and equipment, interpreting repair instructions, measuring, and calculating as necessary is essential. The role also involves routine inspections, logging faults, maintaining records, and ensuring the safe use of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Active promotion of Langdale's Environment Policy, responsibility for fire safety, and rapid response to fire alarm calls are key components. Interaction with stakeholders, maintaining high customer service levels, attending relevant training, and assisting the Maintenance Manager in maintaining compliance of site assets are integral to the role.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate for this role embodies qualities such as passion, originality, daring, flexibility, engagement, curiosity, being unforgettable, and embracing difference—all focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience. The person should have a solid understanding of general maintenance tasks, safety regulations, and compliance policies, coupled with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Demonstrating a diligent attention to detail, innovation, and self-motivation is crucial, as is maintaining a tidy appearance and a responsible, measured work ethic. Flexibility, adaptability to varied duties and schedules, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license are essential attributes for success in this role.
Health & Safety:
We accept the aims and provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act1974, the regulations made under this act and subsequent to it. Every effort is made to provide safe and hygienic working conditions and to prevent fire and other damage.
Equally, all members of staff have legal obligations to:
* Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, colleagues, and customers.
* Cooperate with the Management in maintaining high standards.
* Report hazards, accidents and near misses.
* Adhere to all safety rules and regulations and not misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety, and welfare.
The Company will provide training and written instruction on the use of dangerous equipment and make arrangements for the proper maintenance of property and equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Langdale is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. At Langdale, we cherish diversity. We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents flourish. Our dedication to diversity fuels innovation, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. Join us and be a part of a team that celebrates differences, creating a brighter, more diverse future together.
Langdale Estate Little Extras
* Be our guest with a yearly complimentary stay in our Langdale hotel, B&B rate for one night.
* Get fit for free with complimentary access to our Fitness and Leisure Facilities.
* Get fed for free with meals available in our staff canteen.
* Get recognised with a chance to win cash prizes through Guest Nominations and for colleagues voting you a Langdale Superstar.
* Get a bonus of up to £300.00 with our Refer a Friend scheme.
* Get Support with access to our confidential and impartial Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supported by our team of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Get it for less with staff discounts in Wainwrights Inn, Brimstone Spa, Brimstone Hotel, and Stove Restaurant alongside external Discounts such as Kendal Physio, Windermere Cruises, and B&Q Trade.
* Get Security after 6 months service you will gain enhanced Sick Pay and Life Cover up to twice your salary.