Maintenance Operative

Role overview

Hodson Bay Hotel is seeking a Maintenance Operative to help keep a busy 4-star hotel running smoothly and to a high standard. The position is based at the hotel in Athlone and Bigmeadow, County Westmeath, Ireland.

The hotel is part of Hodson Bay Group, which employs more than 700 people from over 50 countries. The organisation places strong emphasis on a supportive workplace where team members contribute to excellent guest service. The hotel has also been recognised with Great Place to Work certification and an Excellent Employer 2025 award from Failte Ireland Employer Excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections of guest rooms to make sure all fittings and equipment are working properly and meet the property’s quality expectations, including door locks, electronic card readers, lighting, televisions, kettles, trouser presses, power points, window handles, curtains, mirrors, carpets, and hairdryers.
• Keep bathroom areas in good condition by checking lights, sockets, shower and bath valves, grout, tiling, paintwork, taps, seals, mirrors, and doors.
• Organise and prioritise the day’s maintenance tasks so hotel activity is affected as little as possible.
• Handle day-to-day repair and maintenance work across the hotel and resolve issues as they come up.
• Work with external contractors when specialist repair work is required.
• Support stock control for maintenance materials, including ordering, receiving, and storing supplies securely.
• Deliver strong guest service by upholding the hotel’s standards and communicating clearly with managers and guests.
• Follow health and safety requirements carefully to protect staff, guests, and contractors.

Candidate profile

• Able to bring 2 to 3 years of experience in a maintenance position, ideally in a hotel or a similar setting.
• Well organised, able to plan ahead, and comfortable handling several tasks at once.
• Works well as part of a team and maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Has clear communication and good people skills.
• Can work independently and respond quickly to urgent maintenance needs.

Benefits and workplace highlights

• Recognition as a Great Place to Work.
• Silver award under Failte Ireland Employer Excellence.
• 39-hour working week.
• Free access to the gym and swimming pool.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Meals provided during duty hours.
• Complimentary parking.
• Hotel staff discounts.
• Employee recognition initiatives such as Employee of the Month.
• Health and wellness programme.
• Subsidised staff taxi service for Athlone town.