Salary – Competitive!
Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.
But there’s more...
- Free meals on duty.
- Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
- Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
- Food and beverage discounts.
- Christmas gifts and employee parties.
- Introduce a friend scheme.
- Cycle 2 work scheme.
- UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
- Taste card.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Wage stream.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Arora star employee recognition.
- Long service recognition award.
About us...
Sofitel Heathrow is an award-winning hotel that is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 605 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours. Our luxurious hotel is connected to terminal 5 and has spa and fitness facilities. The 45 meeting rooms include a flexible ballroom accommodating up to 1,300 delegates.
A bit about what you will do...
The
Maintenance department is responsible for the care and upkeep of the entire
building. Ensuring that all areas of the
building are always in full working order.
This team is also responsible for all aspects of proactive and
preventative maintenance programmes. Guest care and service is at the forefront
of all tasks undertaken
- Carry out carpentry repairs, restauration
and maintenance throughout the hotel. - Repair and maintain doors, Frames and
architraves, skirting boards, furniture, cabinets, wardrobes, tables, and other wooden fixtures, replace fire doors intumescent seals. - Carry out wood laminating, polishing,
staining, varnishing, lacquering, waxing, and other wood-finishing tasks. - Restore damaged or worn wooden furniture
and surfaces to an acceptable hight standard, match existing colours,
stains, and finishes as closely as possible. - Complete fire doors planned and reactive maintenance
tasks within required timescales. - Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop areas in a
clean, tidy and safe condition. - Follow hotel health and safety procedures and COSHH
requirements when using chemicals, paints, stains, and finishing products. - Work closely with the Maintenance/Engineering team
and other hotel departments. - Ensure all completed work meets the hotel's hight
quality and presentation standards. - Report major defects, material requirements and potential safety issues to the maintenance manager.
- The role may require flexibility around the
hotel operations, including evenings, weekends, or emergency tasks and
repairs when required.
More about you..
- Previous experience as a carpenter,
joiner, French polisher, or furniture restorer. - Ability to work with different types of wood/timber,
veneers, laminates, and finishes. - Committed to deliver high finishing
standards. - Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure and
prioritise urgent repairs. - Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Safety-focussed and responsible.
- Smart and professional appearance
- Enthusiasm to be part of a winning team
Grow with us...
We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.
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Carpenter/ French Polisher employer: Sofitel London Heathrow
Sofitel London Heathrow is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment where employees can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, team members are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while enjoying competitive benefits and a vibrant workplace culture. Located at one of the world's busiest airports, employees benefit from unique networking opportunities and the chance to be part of a prestigious brand in the hospitality industry.
