Maintenance Assistant

Kew Green Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in England seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support hotel operations. Responsibilities include managing maintenance requirements, conducting planned preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety for guests. Candidates should have a can-do attitude, good communication skills, and commitment to health and safety. Benefits include career development opportunities, discounts on hotel stays, and access to leisure facilities.

Benefits

Career development through apprenticeships

Discounts on hotel stays and retailers

Free use of gyms and leisure facilities

24/7 access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and be adaptable to meet needs.
• Experience in manual handling and working at height.

Responsibilities

• Support management of maintenance requirements across the hotel.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and systematic testing of equipment.
• Ensure safety and smooth operation for exceptional guest experience.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Efficiency in fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

Commitment to health and safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The role

Our Maintenance Assistants help to keep facilities in good operating condition to aid smooth running of the hotels. The role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant responsibilities include:

• Supporting the management of all maintenance requirement across the hotel, including infrastructure, repairs and renovations
• Conducting planned preventative maintenance and systematic testing of rooms and electrical equipment, including carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating
• Ensuring the safety and smooth operation of our hotels to guarantee an exceptional guest experience
• Responding to maintenance emergencies

Other businesses may call this role Maintenance Person, Assistant Multi Trader, Property Maintenance Assistant, Facilities Maintenance Assistant.

What’s in it for you

• Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
• Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

What you’ll bring to the team

This role involves manual handling, working at height, using tools and spending a lot of time on your feet, so a commitment to health and safety is vital. We also look for:

• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Efficiency in fast-paced environment and strong communication skills
• The ability to follow instructions and be adaptable to meet the needs of both company and guests.

Next steps

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail]—we’re here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.