Maintenance Assistant

About the Role

The Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club, set amidst tranquil Warwickshire countryside near Birmingham, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time, permanent position offers an hourly wage of £13.87 and involves completing both reactive and planned maintenance tasks to uphold the property’s standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform timely maintenance duties across the hotel, ensuring facilities meet company standards.
• Handle both reactive repairs and planned preventive maintenance efficiently.
• Collaborate with various hotel departments to minimize guest disruption during maintenance activities.
• Assist in property audits and record important benchmarking data such as meter readings.
• Support the Maintenance Manager by monitoring and managing stock levels for maintenance supplies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical work, and decorating.
• Understanding and application of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to deliver work to a high standard, manage priorities effectively, and perform well under pressure.
• Customer-focused and professional approach in all tasks.
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly pay of £13.87.
• Permanent contract with 40 hours per week.
• 28 days of holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with tenure.
• Discounted stays and colleague rates across Axiom Hospitality hotels.
• Access to retail, restaurant, and event discounts via a benefits portal.
• Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Financial wellbeing platform providing instant pay access.
• Annual complimentary stay after one year of service.
• Extensive training and opportunities for career growth and promotion.
• Referral bonuses starting at £500 for successfully recommending new hires.
• Free meals provided while on shift.
• Recognition awards for length of service ranging from 1 to 20 years.

Eligibility and Additional Information

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the UK and be able to provide documented proof before employment commencement.

Axiom Hospitality is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including various genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, veterans, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

The company actively strives for sustainability by reducing environmental footprints and supports local community initiatives through charity and volunteer efforts.