Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Runa Farm, Darlington Road, Barnard Castle
Reports To: General Manager/Head of Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-Time – 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, based on experience but up to £30,000 per annum
Job Purpose
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for working with the Maintenance Manager overseeing all aspects of property maintenance, including preventative upkeep, emergency repairs, contractor management, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The role plays a key part in ensuring a seamless guest experience by maintaining the physical environment of the hotel to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Working on own as well as part of a small grounds team ensuring timely completion of all tasks
* Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules across all hotel areas, including bedrooms, hot tubs, public areas, kitchens, plant rooms, and outdoor spaces.
* Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and staff, prioritising urgent repairs.
* Manage building systems such as heating, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and fire safety equipment.
* Liaise with external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within budget.
* Maintain maintenance logs, asset registers, and statutory compliance records.
* Conduct regular building inspections to identify and resolve potential hazards or issues.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, fire, and environmental legislation.
* Support project works and renovations, including scheduling and coordination with the General Manager and Maintenance Manager.
* Maintain stock of tools, supplies, and essential spares, ensuring cost control and inventory management.
* Occasional working with the garden/grounds maintenance team.
* Participate in emergency response procedures and act as a Fire Marshal or First Aider if required.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Proven experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally within a hotel or hospitality environment.
* Excellent knowledge of building systems, facilities management, and maintenance operations.
* Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance.
* Ability to manage budgets, contractors, and maintenance staff.
* Hands-on and proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends if necessary.
Desirable:
* Relevant technical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Building Services, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.)
* Health & Safety certification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)
* Experience with hotel refurbishment or new build projects.
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What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Supportive team environment in a unique and growing hotel
* Opportunity to make a real impact during an exciting period of transformation
* Staff discounts, meals on duty, and company perks
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
