Job Description

The Store Hotel is a lifestyle luxury hotel set in the heart of Oxford. We sit in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells. Our 101-bedroom hotel will delight guests with a sense of curiosity and wonder, reflecting the rich heritage of the building's former life.


At The Store, Oxford, we don't just offer jobs--we offer careers that inspire! We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, and we're looking for a warm, proactive, and service-driven professional to help us continue raising the bar.


Our growing team is already full of dedicated and passionate professionals working hard to see The Store bring a new and refreshed lifestyle luxury hotel experience to the city of Oxford.


Are you a skilled and dependable problem solver with a passion for ensuring everything runs smoothly? Are you ready to play a vital role in preserving the functionality and ambiance of our beautiful new hotel?


Step into the spotlight as Maintenance Operative at The Store, Oxford!

Here's what the role is all about:



As Maintenance Operative at The Store, you will bring your proven skills to the table to support the maintenance team in maintaining the hotel to the highest level and ensure outstanding guest satisfaction.


The role contains everything you would expect, including conducting general repairs of electrical, mechanical, air-conditioning, fire protection, carpentry, plumbing, and masonry when required and carrying out routine engineering checks and logging these as required during shift.


Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of maintenance experience.


Knowledge of plumbing, electrical and decorating.


Qualifications in a relevant discipline.


Be willing to work alone at times and within a busy and supportive team.

Please note this roles covers weekends and bank holidays

Flexible rotas - we understand the importance of work life balance Delicious meals on duty 11am and 5pm Ongoing training provided - both in house and external Career progression and development - we invest in our people 27,000 per annum + non contractual service charge (32,000 on target earnings) Royal Cars taxis 50% discount to and from work Refer a Friend Scheme receive 250 for the referral (500 if you refer chefs) Review bonus 25 per mention Access to Wagestream 25% off treatments in our spa and 50% off products Discount on rooms and food and beverage Hospitality Rewards: access to health and wellbeing benefits, online GP, Health Hero's mental health support, and high street discounts, 35% off gyms all over the UK and 50% off at nationwide cinemas Opportunities to win raffle prizes Apprenticeships Exceptional induction game and programme - this is the most fun you will have on your induction day - we promise! Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moment together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments! Team Awards Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back, in 2023 and 2024 we walked for wellbeing supporting Hospitality Action. Go green - come and work with a company that are committed to creating a greener planet, by looking at how we can reduce our carbon footprint - we have a green team who ensure we are on track, come and play your part in that.

As the hotel grows more benefits will become available.

We've got 4 Brand Pillars that will also help you thrive:


Legacy - The Store celebrates its rich history as a beloved department store, in the heart of Oxford, and pays tribute to the building's past by carrying forward a legacy of enchanting guests with a sense of delight and wonder.


Discovery - Like its predecessor, The Store is a place of discovery, offering a myriad of spaces to explore and uncover, from the luxurious spa to its diverse range of dining experiences, window displays and seasonal pop-ups.


Innovation - The Store is more than just a hotel it's a hub of innovation and change that constantly seeks to improve the guest experience through varying design, evolving installations and innovative food, drink and services.


Community - As a former pillar of the community, The Store remains committed to supporting and engaging with the local community through various initiatives and events that bring people together.

At The Store, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, dynamic, and nurturing culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents our four brand pillars: Legacy, Discovery, Innovation and Community - including all the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be


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