About Us
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk.
Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the
very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality, and luxury.
The
Team
Working within a highly luxurious four-star
property means that every guest area and facility must be kept in impeccable
working order and to the highest standards of presentation. The maintenance team provide exceptional
responsive and improvement services to ensure that everything exceeds our guests’
expectations.
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced maintenance professional
to lead our Maintenance Team with general property and spa maintenance. You
will be responsible for a small team including a Maintenance Assistant,
Gardeners & Painter/Decorator.
With no two days the same and in a business that’s
open 24-7, you will have the self-motivation to thrive in a demanding
environment and manage an ever-changing list of priorities.
As the Health & Safety representative for the
property, you will be responsible for regular checks within the Hotel including
weekly fire alarm tests and regular fire drills, as well as ensuring the hotel
is safe, functional and meets 4 red star standards.
You will be available to work Monday – Friday (40
hours) plus able to provide on-call support.
About You
* Firstly
you will be a proactive problem solver with a wide range of property
maintenance skills.
* You
will have exceptional project management skills with the ability to facilitate,
coordinate and prioritise multiple maintenance projects.
* You
will have a hands-on style of management.
* You
will be a strong communicator with the ability to build strong stakeholder
relationships.
* Ideally
you’ll have electrical, plumbing and plant room experience together with a
relevant qualification.
* You’ll
have experience of balancing a preventative maintenance program with reactive
maintenance.
* An
eye for detail to ensure maintenance is carried out to the highest standard.
* Awareness
of H&S and COSHH in relation to property maintenance and water management.
Why Join
our Team
A privately owned, independent hotel we have the
opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our
guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would
you like to join a great team and feel the same?
What We
Offer
* Employee
Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
* Free
meals whilst on duty
* Paid
breaks
* An
extra day of leave on your birthday
* Complimentary
membership of The Health & Fitness Club
* Discounted
membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
* 50%
food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
* 20%
discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
* Discounted
accommodation rates
* Discounted
hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
* Option
to purchase wine at cost price
* Long
service awards
* Reward
and recognition scheme
* Generous
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
* Pension
scheme
* Industry
relevant training