Maintenance Assistant

RAD Hotel Group; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure the upkeep of its properties in Scotland. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance tasks like plumbing and electrical repairs, maintaining hotel grounds, and assisting with laundry and guest support. The ideal candidate must have proven maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to work weekends. This full-time role offers competitive pay, discounts across venues, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Discount across all venues

Uniform provided

Weekly pay

Staff Meal on duty

Training and development

Birthday Incentive

Length of Service Incentive

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance role.
• Flexibility to work weekends.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks across the hotel.
• Maintain the hotel grounds to ensure a tidy exterior.
• Assist with laundry and waste management.

Skills

General repairs

Basic plumbing skills

Basic joinery skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

RAD Hotel Group

Full Time - 37.5 hours

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to be based primarily at the Brig o’Doon House Hotel and Fairfield House Hotel, with occasional support at other RAD Hotel Group properties across Ayrshire. This role will involve working 5 days a week, including weekends, to help maintain our properties and grounds to the highest standards.

At RAD Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning collection of hotels across Scotland each has its own unique personality but all share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for our guests and people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform general maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, carpentry) across the hotel.
• Maintain the hotel grounds, including gardening, weeding, trimming, and power washing to ensure a tidy, well‑kept exterior.
• Assist with basic property upkeep and repairs to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for guests and staff.
• Assist with laundry, waste management, and transporting guest luggage to support the smooth running of hotel operations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, both planned and reactive, to ensure all facilities are in working order.
• Ensure hotel areas, including maintenance spaces, are kept clean, organized, and safe.
• Occasionally travel to other RAD Hotel Group locations and properties in South Ayrshire to provide maintenance and garden support as needed.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in a maintenance role, with the ability to carry out general repairs efficiently.
• Basic plumbing and joinery skills are highly beneficial, though not essential.
• Flexibility to work weekends.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and a strong work ethic, with a genuine passion for maintaining excellent environments.
• Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues and guests alike.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

What we’ll offer you?

• A competitive rate of pay
• Discount across all RAD Hotel Group venues
• Uniform provided
• 4‑weekly tips
• Weekly pay
• Staff Meal on duty
• Training and development
• Birthday Incentive
• Length of Service Incentive