At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with maintenance and ensure facilities are in top shape for guests.
- Company: Join Hastings Hotels, a family-owned luxury hotel group in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours available; full-time salary up to £25,000.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and make a real impact in hospitality.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, good communication skills, and previous maintenance experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 25000 £ per year.
Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland. We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things. Are you a motivated, proactive person with an eye for detail? If so, we would welcome you to apply for the position of Maintenance Assistant at the 5-Star Culloden Estate & Spa. Located on the outskirts of Belfast City, the 18th century estate features 12 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, a palatial spa, restaurants, and 98 bedrooms, all requiring a high standard of maintenance.
Under the leadership of our Facilities Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills, and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. The successful candidate can expect to work mainly daytime hours on a rota basis and must be available to work alternate weekends. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £25,000 per annum. We are also open to discussing the role on a part-time basis, ideally 3 or 4 days per week. The salary for part-time work will be pro-rata the full-time equivalent.
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, and opportunities for career progression and development.
About The Role
- To assist with routine and remedial work to ensure equipment and facilities are maintained.
- To assist with ensuring adequate and appropriate spares and parts stock and records are kept up to date.
- To assist in ensuring all emergency equipment is maintained and in working order.
- To ensure that emergency procedures are effective, implemented, and appropriate training is carried out.
- To assist with the maintenance of a safe environment in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene and security legislation and company policies and procedures.
- To assist with effective communication and relationships with other hotel departments, suppliers and agencies to maintain an effective operation and ensure guest satisfaction.
- To assist in promoting and encouraging a harmonious working environment where all staff are treated with respect and dignity.
- Any other duties as required by management.
Required Criteria
- A right to work within the United Kingdom
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication, numeracy and IT skills
- Educated to Level 2 (GCSE Grades A-C) or the equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Previous experience in a relevant role such as maintenance person, tradesperson, caretaker, or facilities
- Previous experience gained within a commercial building
Desired Criteria
- Previous experience in a Hotel setting or other hospitality environment
- Qualifications and/or experience in a trade such as joinery, plumbing, or electrical
Skills Needed
- Prioritisation
- Problem Solving
- Risk Assessments
- Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Company Culture
Our guests remember the small details. The open fire in the lounge. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast and the interactions they had with our people. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey.
Company Benefits
- Free staff meals
- Cash and credit card tips
- Employee discounts
- 29 days holiday plus your birthday
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Vacation
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan and/or pension
- Employee development programs
- Competitive salary
- Preferential room rates
- Family and friends rates
- Discount on meals purchased
- Discount on spa treatments or products
- Free meals during shifts
- Free parking or Discounted parking
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Wellbeing Scheme
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- On the job learning
- Access to Health & Wellbeing app
- Long service awards
- Staff celebration events
- Company employee App
Salary Up to £25,000.00 per year
Facilities & Maintenance Assistant employer: Hastings Hotels Group
Hastings Hotels is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where every team member is valued. With comprehensive training programs, competitive salaries, and generous benefits such as 29 days holiday plus your birthday off, staff meals, and opportunities for career progression, working at the Everglades Hotel means being part of a family-owned group that truly cares about its people. Join us in creating memorable guest experiences while enjoying a fulfilling career in the heart of Northern Ireland's hospitality industry.
