At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee maintenance of hotel and spa facilities, ensuring top-notch standards.
- Company: The Swan at Lavenham, a prestigious hotel with a spa.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, tips, free golf, discounts on food and spa treatments.
- Other info: Enjoy 28 days leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and ensure guests enjoy a flawless experience.
- Qualifications: 3 years in hotel maintenance, all-round skills, and a Pool Plant Operations Qualification.
The predicted salary is between 13.6 - 13.6 £ per hour.
Position Details
- Salary: Up to £13.60 per hour.
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
- Hours: Up to 40 per week, including every other weekend on a rota basis.
Role Summary
You will have at least 3 years' previous experience in a similar role at a hotel with a spa, and ideally at least 1 year in a similar environment with 4 red-star accreditation. You will have all-round maintenance experience including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, flooring and general repairs, as well as a valid Pool Plant Operations Qualification or equivalent experience and willingness to undertake the qualification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain all buildings and facilities at the hotel and spa.
- Manage the day-to-day workload of the maintenance team to ensure tasks are completed to the highest standard by the required deadline.
- Communicate daily with management to discuss work schedules and prioritise.
- Ensure management is aware of any outstanding maintenance work and follow through until completion.
- Identify work that needs to be undertaken and recommend completion strategies.
- Carry out weekly fire safety and emergency lighting checks if situated in the hotels.
- Record and sign off all tests and checks neatly and accurately.
- Work safely in accordance with the health and safety policy and procedures, minimising disruption to guests and staff.
- Call upon expert/professional service providers in agreement with your line manager when required.
- Read and record monthly meter readings if situated in the hotels.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years experience in a similar maintenance role at a hotel with a spa.
- Ideally at least 1 year experience in a 4 red-star accredited environment.
- All-round maintenance skills including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, flooring and general repairs.
- Valid Pool Plant Operations Qualification or equivalent, with willingness to undertake qualification if required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to provide a safe, comfortable, functional environment.
Benefits
- A share of the hotel tips.
- Free golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel.
- 28 days annual leave p.a. incl. bank holidays.
- 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants.
- B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 per room, per night.
- 50% off treatments & discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa.
- Hospitality Action – Employee Assistance Programme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities.
Maintenance Supervisor in Lavenham employer: The Hotel Folk
The Swan at Lavenham is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With competitive pay, generous benefits including free golf and discounts at our spa, and a commitment to ongoing training, we ensure our Maintenance Supervisors thrive in a supportive environment while maintaining our prestigious 4 red-star hotel and spa. Join us in a picturesque location where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish.
