Maintenance Assistant

Aldwark Manor Estate; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Yorkshire is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform daily maintenance tasks across the estate, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and responding to guest maintenance complaints. The ideal candidate will have problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a team, and experience in a similar role. This position involves working a varied schedule, including weekends and bank holidays, offering opportunities for growth within a prestigious hospitality environment.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and development opportunities

Share of gratuities

Hospitality Rewards platform

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals on duty

Refer a friend bonus

Free golf for staff and discounts for friends and family

Uniform provided

20% Food and Beverage Discount

Qualifications

• Proficient in performing maintenance tasks as required in a hospitality setting.
• Strong understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot and respond to emergency maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general day-to-day maintenance tasks for the hotel estate.
• Complete compliance paperwork as instructed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Respond to guest complaints regarding building maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance tasks proficiency

Health and safety understanding

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title

Position: Maintenance Assistant

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Location: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO61 1UF

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Benefits

Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.

Share of gratuities.

Hospitality Rewards platform.

Employee Assistance Program.

Free meals on duty.

Refer a friend bonus.

Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.

Uniform provided.

Food and Beverage Discount when dining at our Hotel of 20%

Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular venue for weddings.

Over the last few years, the Hotel has undergone major renovations in the bedrooms, restaurant, residents lounge, sports bar and all public areas. This year we will starting our new and opulent spa and state-of-the-art leisure areas as well as our new meeting rooms and additional 17 bedrooms. The leisure facilities opening later this year with the new spa, bedrooms and meeting space opening 2026

Our Mission Statement: “Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people with the aim of being “Always Aldwark” in meeting our guest’s and team expectations.

As Maintenance Engineer you will carry out the general day to day maintenance of the Estates buildings and grounds including the golf course. You will be problem solvers for all areas of the hotel. This is a 7-day operation which will including some weekends and Bank Holidays and coverage of the department until 7pm. This is all on a rota basis

Main duties and purpose of the role

• Complete and maintain all required compliance and facilities-based paperwork with strong understanding of health and safety as instructed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks in accordance with your skillset and participate in maintenance activities such as installing, maintaining, decorating, light plumbing, tiling, light joinery, Small electrical jobs, PAT testing, grouting and silicone work.
• Action schedules to ensure the fabric of the building is both aesthetically well-maintained, as well as wholly compliant with all areas of legislation, completing necessary checks and records.
• Ensure that all tasks, requests, and project work is carried out to high finishing standards and in a timely matter, meeting agreed timescales on project work.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance of the building and its grounds.
• Take care of guest complaints regarding building maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Work in collaboration with other engineers who will assist you with a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Respond to emergencies that occur outside of regular working.
• Training other departments and signing off competency on things such as Fire Training and Golf buggy training.
• engineering back ground including leisure clubs
• Maintaining and setting up for events of Boat House, Bus we use for PR events and horse box we use for drinks receptions and the VW Minibus. Checking everything is working and tests/servicing are up to date.

About Us

The Aldwark Manor Estate has been synonymous with luxury since it was established in 1978.

Elegant grounds, sensual design, elemental dining and grandeur at every turn, within 200 acres of countryside all contribute to its allure.

The Aldwark Manor Estate is an independent, indulgent luxury hotel in the Yorkshire countryside and provides the setting for unforgettable experiences.

We are continuously looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. If you are seeking a hospitality job with progression opportunities, then we are for you. There are live-in opportunities for the right candidates.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. A copy of out DEI policy is available on request.