Maintenance Assistant – SeaSpace, Cornwall | Hotel Maintenance
SeaSpace blends the freedom and flexibility of independent living with the comforts of hotel style perks. Design led studios and apartments sit alongside an Art Deco pool, channelling vintage Miami vibes, a sun-soaked courtyard, and a vibrant coastal café, all situated on the edge of Newquay and overlooking the shoreline of Cornwall’s North Coast.
At SeaSpace, flexibility, style and freedom are underpinned by a spirit and community that lives for the beach and everything it can be. With a neighbourhood energy at its heart, we’re inviting everyone in to make coastal living their own. For an hour, a day, a week, or more!
We’re matching real SEA spirit with the SPACE, flex and freedom to choose how you live it. That’s SeaSpace.
Our Maintenance Assistant role:
We’re looking for a Maintenance Assistant to contribute to the day-to-day maintenance and safe operation of our property, machinery, and services.
Reporting to our Maintenance Manager, you’ll ensure health and safety standards are met, complete maintenance tasks, and assist with tasks related to carpentry, painting, decorating, and joinery. You’ll support with scheduled checks and water tests, and ensure efficient running of the machinery, services, and facilities across our site.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, you’ll find yourself in a supportive group of likeminded people with a shared outlook on life, where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
As our Maintenance Assistant you’ll be:
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Welcoming our guests and team alike.
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Working under the instruction of our Maintenance Manager, maintaining the site to a high standard.
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Compliant with all Health and Safety company policies and procedures.
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Wearing the correct uniform, PPE and safety equipment (as needed).
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Undertaking any reasonable requests made by management.
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Completing any requests in the maintenance log promptly.
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Performing tasks as requested on the maintenance log.
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Bringing any relevant concerns to our Maintenance Manager’s attention.
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Ensuring that requests in the maintenance log are completed.
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Ensuring that our shed, garage and electrical stores are kept clean and organised.
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Occasionally contributing to sustainability projects.
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Attending given training provided by the company.
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Proactive in helping and demonstrating our shared responsibility to care for our team and planet.
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Demonstrating a good understanding of our sustainability policies and practices.
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Ensuring you have a solid understanding of why we are working towards a B Corp accreditation.
Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes a work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.
The skills you’ll be sharing with us:
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Experience in a similar industry, preferably hospitality
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Ability to diagnose and repair day-to-day mechanical and practical problems, making necessary repairs
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Excellent skills in property maintenance such as redecoration, electrics, basic plumbing and tiling
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General maintenance skills and swimming pool training
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The ability to safely work at heights
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Excellent time management skills
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Computer literacy with Microsoft Office software
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Experience working within the building/maintenance industry (preferred)
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A can-do attitude whilst remaining calm under pressure
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A full, clean driving licence
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Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
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Happy working under your own supervision as well as part of a team
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Experience within a guest or customer service environment (desirable).
What we can offer in return:
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A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location
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A welcoming team, eager to support and encourage each other
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Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
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Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at SeaSpace, Watergate Bay Hotel and our Another Place Hotels
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Reduced gym membership rates (gym, classes, no pool) for on-site team
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Discounts on treatments in Swim Club
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Discounts on retail and land&water products
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Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space restaurants
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Discount at Cubs coffeeshops
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Discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
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Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
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Team social events throughout the year
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Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration.
If you would love to join us as on our Maintenance Assistant apply now and be part of our journey at SeaSpace.
