Maintenance Operative (Part Time - 16 hours per week) in Lincoln

Perched on Brayford Marina in the heart of Lincoln, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lincoln serves as a perfect backdrop for any type of gathering including conferences, business meetings, weddings, receptions, leisure stays, and celebrations. This downtown hotel features fully air‑conditioned flexible event space. The hotel's full catering and banquet service includes delicious offerings which can be tailored to cater for any type of event.

Please note that this is a part time vacancy contracted to 16 hours per week.

What we’re looking for:

Are you a proactive and detail‑oriented individual with a passion for ensuring exceptional guest experiences in the hospitality industry? We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team and contribute to the seamless operation of our hotel facilities. The ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in maintenance tasks – plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems (we will provide relevant training where necessary).
• Safety First: Prioritises safety to maintain a secure and hazard‑free environment.
• Team Player: Collaborates effectively and supports fellow team members.
• Guest Focus: Committed to enhancing guest experiences through excellent facility maintenance.
• Adaptability: Can handle a variety of tasks in a fast‑paced hotel environment.

Day in the life of:

As the Maintenance Operative, you will take joint responsibility with the manager to ensure the hotel is maintained to a high standard and to ensure that the property is a safe environment for the guests and staff, conforming to the requirements as laid out under the Health and Safety legislation. You will need to be flexible to work shifts on bank holidays, evenings, weekends and any other holidays as requested.

Example key responsibilities:

• Painting and decorating of public areas and guest bedrooms
• Fixing minor plumbing issues
• Fixing minor electrical issues
• Preventative maintenance for all the guest bedrooms, including auditing and reviewing
• Water checks daily, weekly and monthly
• Weekly fire alarm testing and checks
• Picking up ad‑hoc maintenance issues registered by the team
• Use of the internal H&S/Maintenance systems
• Monitoring the H&S and working order of all public areas, including toilets (including front of house and back of house)
• Keeping the immediate exterior of the hotel presentable, free from litter and in good working order, and organising the rubbish bins
• Changing light bulbs in all areas of the hotel daily
• Assisting the Property Manager with health and safety files and risk assessments
• Keeping the maintenance workshop clean, tidy and fully stocked
• Communicating with all the HOD's and supporting them with H&S issues

What you’ll get in return:

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program
• Team member of the month - £100 and Team member of the year - £500
• Uniform Provided
• Competitive pay
• Additional annual leave and family leave

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY who is a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.