Maintenance Operative in Newquay

Are you a skilled painter and decorator who takes pride in high-quality finishes? Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for keeping spaces looking their best? Are you ready to use your trade skills in a unique hospitality environment? We’re looking for a Specialist Maintenance Operative (Painter & Decorator) to join our Property Team and help maintain the high standards of our guest environments across Bedruthan Hotel and Spa and Scarlet Hotel.

This is a hands-on role where your painting and decorating expertise will play a key part in preserving the look, feel and functionality of our hotels, spa facilities, guest rooms, apartments and public spaces. Alongside planned preventative maintenance, you’ll support reactive repairs and refurbishment projects, ensuring every guest-facing area remains beautifully presented and maintained to the highest standards.

What do we want?

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Specialist Maintenance Operative with a painting and decorating background and strong all-round maintenance knowledge. You’ll take pride in delivering excellent finishes, maintaining high presentation standards, and ensuring guest spaces remain fresh, safe and welcoming. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes ownership of tasks, and understands the importance of presentation in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

As our hotels operate seven days a week, this role includes a varied rota with regular weekend working as part of the standard schedule. Weekend shifts offer the opportunity to work within the vibrant atmosphere of our busiest guest periods, playing a key role in delivering exceptional spa and leisure experiences when they matter most.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Respond promptly and effectively to guest and team maintenance requests to minimise disruption
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across hotel, spa, guest rooms, apartments and public areas
• Undertake specialist painting and decorating works including preparation, painting, touch-ups and repairs
• Conduct daily inspections of guest and public areas to proactively identify maintenance issues
• Maintain mechanical and plant areas in a safe, clean and organised condition
• Complete general maintenance tasks including minor plumbing, woodwork and lock repairs
• Support refurbishment, remodelling and construction projects across the hotels
• Maintain hotel and apartment equipment including fridges, freezers, air conditioning filters and portable kitchen equipment
• Ensure guest-facing areas remain clean and presentable during maintenance works
• Complete maintenance records, reports and work orders accurately
• Work collaboratively with the Property Manager and wider team to identify and report hazards
• Attend team meetings and complete required training modules

Qualifications:

• Trade qualification in Painting & Decorating (NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds or equivalent) is essential
• Proven experience in painting, decorating and building maintenance is essential
• Previous maintenance experience in hospitality, commercial or residential settings is desirable
• Good understanding of health and safety compliance and safe use of materials
• Additional practical trade skills (plumbing, carpentry or general repairs) are desirable

Key Skills:

• Strong painting, decorating and finishing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Good practical maintenance knowledge
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive mindset
• Good communication skills and ability to work across departments
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Flexible and adaptable approach to project and reactive work
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of presentation, safety and guest satisfaction

As a family-owned, independent Cornish business, we value every member of our talented team. We offer a range of benefits and perks to reflect our commitment to making our hotels such a desirable place to work. These include:

• £27,206 per annum, based on a 40 hour week
• A people-centric working environment
• Learning and internal career progression opportunities
• A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• Long service scheme, enjoy a free stay at Bedruthan after your first year
• Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• On-site team accommodation is available

Perched on the rugged clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan Hotel and Spa and Scarlet Hotel have always been trailblazers in hospitality—setting the standard for exceptional experiences and refined service. When you join us, you become part of one of the UK’s most exciting independent companies.

At RED Hotels, we believe in the power of unity—working as one team, where every individual’s contribution matters. Every team member, regardless of role or level, is encouraged to step in and support operations whenever needed. Our strength lies in our collective spirit: a willingness to help and a commitment to seamless teamwork. These values are at the heart of our culture and the foundation of every success we achieve together.

This isn’t simply a job — it’s the place you want to be.