Role: Pool Plant Operative Location: Seaham Hall, County Durham Resort information: https://www.seaham-hall.co.uk/ Salary: £25396.80 per annum plus share of service charge Hours: 40 hours a week on a shift pattern will include a variety of shifts between 5am – 6.30pm including working alternative weekends & bank holidays. Earliest start time will be 5am twice a week for pool cleans. Relationships: General Manager, Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Team We are seeking to appoint a qualified Pool Plant Operative to join our vibrant team in providing quality maintenance services to our guest accommodation and on-site facilities. Are you a team player, self-driven, dedicated and committed to your role with a minimum of two years’ experience in pool plant? If this sounds like you and you are looking for a new challenge and have the skills, talent and experience then we want to hear from you today! Benefits Exciting opportunity to be a part of the growing business with the expansion of our estate to include self-catering lodges, chance to be part of an award-winning business with many accolades including gold winner at the North East England Tourism Awards for 5 consecutive years, gold winner of Small Hotel of The Year 2022 with Visit England, Team of the Year with the Boutique Hotelier Awards Uniform 28 days holiday per annum for full time hours including bank holidays On-site parking Monthly and annual team incentives including employee of the month, and a share of service charge. Discount schemes including Wagestream and B&Q discount card Inclusion in charity events and fundraising Workplace wellness programme Be part of our Sustainable Team scheme, prioritising people and planet Up to 20% team member discount off gift vouchers and spa experiences Work based pension scheme subject to criteria The ideal candidate Previous experience of maintaining a pool plant of at least one year Previous maintenance operative experience desirable including experience of operating various machinery, tools and the ability to complete a variety of hands-on tasks. Excellent customer service and communication skills with the team and guests and understand the need for confidentiality Attention to detail to ensure the 5-star standard of service is delivered Maintain the chemical factor of pool water which includes: chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, salt levels and total dissolved solids. Maintain physical factor of pool water which includes: filtration, circulation, water temperature, and vacuuming of the pool. Maintain quality of water within defined limits. Perform backwashes. Maintain biological factor of pool water which includes: disinfection, shock treatment and algae control. Perform water tests within defined parameters and maintain all records relating testing. Check all valves, strainers, injectors and gauge lines of air valves. Maintain and ensure a supply of chemicals for water balancing and testing. Report malfunctions of plant equipment to the Maintenance Manager. Ensure all chemicals are stored correctly and securely locked away in accordance with COSHH regulations. Ensure all tools and equipment are in good working order, undertaking appropriate action and reporting any faults to the Maintenance Manager. Ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to and report any issues or defects to the Maintenance Manager. To be flexible in your approach to work, working in association with the Maintenance Team to carry our any other reasonable duties required by the Maintenance Manager and to work additional hours if required. Ability to effectively interact with management, team members across various departments in the business and guests in a professional manner Be a team player as well as an individual worker To be well presented and represent a high standard of competence at all times Must have impeccable time keeping Must have transport Experience of maintaining hot tubs is desirable PWTAG desirable (pool plant qualification)