Job Description

Why hospitality.

Hospitality is an exciting industry to become part of, it's all about creating a warm and welcoming experience for all our guests and a rewarding environment in which you'll love working in, are you looking for a career in Hotel Hospitality?

The Role

We are looking for a Maintenance technician who would enjoy working across two Historic Hotel environments. The Maintenance technician will work with the Maintenance Manager to carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks correctly and efficiently, ensuring a safe environment for guests, visitors and employees.

Overview of the role

To report to the Maintenance Manager for list of daily duties To ensure that all duties set are completed within the duration of the shift and to report any further problems back to the Maintenance Manager Have a thorough knowledge of all plant and equipment in the hotel and maintain these in efficient working order by following routine maintenance procedures. Carry out short term (reactive) maintenance and decorating work e.g. repairs affecting guest bedrooms and services as a matter of urgency but adhering to all safety procedures and causing minimum disruption to guests. Deal with complaints/problems politely and positively and make every effort to resolve them. If you cannot resolve them, refer to your Supervisor but, in any case, advise full details to your Supervisor at the first opportunity. Liaise daily with all departments and deal appropriately with any maintenance issues raised, giving priority to those issues that compromise Health & Safety and security. Use, operate and store all tools, equipment and materials safely and securely to comply with statutory regulations e.g. COSHH In the absence of the Maintenance Manager, liaise with contractors on site to ensure that Permits to Work are completed in compliance with Company Health & Safety procedures. To ensure all lighting is maintained and in full working order To ensure that fire zones are isolated when contractors are working To maintain all building codes and installation requirements. To ensure all requirements, as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures, are met To ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded To ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes To ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements To re-program and repair door lock systems To change the shower mix thermostats To perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures To undertake general plumbing and electrical work, but must be trained before doing so To carry out work in Hotel guest bedrooms To test fire alarm and sprinklers and record documentation for compliance To tune and maintain TV and to maintain and repair furniture around the Hotel To operate plant, boilers and chillers To undertake preventive maintenance work. To ensure the plant rooms, staircases, boiler room, chiller room and generator room are clean and clear at all times To do the emergency light testing Be aware of and operate the hotel security and emergency procedures.

ESSENTIAL/ PERFERABLE SKILLS

Previous maintenance experience Experience in decorating, plumber or other trade skill is essential Ability to work as part of a team Reliable, Efficient and pro-active Confident and effective communicator who can converse at all levels High levels of personal presentation and grooming Self driven and ability to work on their own

About us....

Under the Ensana brand, we manage two hotels in Buxton, situated adjacent to each other, they are the Buxton Crescent Hotel & Old Hall hotel.

Buxton is a lovely historic spa town which is nestled in beautiful surrounding countryside within Derbyshire. Close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is described as "the gateway to the Peak District National Park".

The Buxton Crescent is an historic iconic grade 1 listed building. It is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the country. "The Crescent was the centrepiece of the Fifth Duke of Devonshire's plans to establish a fashionable Georgian spa town in Buxton, originally having two hotels and lodges. The Crescent has undergone an extensive redevelopment and restoration completed in October 2020, the luxury hotel offers circa 81 bedrooms, including suites, extensive spa facilities, with a thermal natural water spa, and spa lounge. The hotel has a stunning restaurant, bar and incorporates the magnificent Assembly Rooms, Card Room, and conference meeting rooms for business meetings and weddings. Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa offers our guests an ultimate luxury 5experience.
The Old Hall hotel is reputed to be the oldest hotel in the UK, brimming with charm and full of historic character our guests love. Situated opposite the beautiful Pavilion Gardens and within the vicinity of the famous Buxton Opera House, this is a quirky small friendly hotel which offers warmth working within such a small team.

Benefits

Benefits from your first day:

Free uniform provided, including shoes Free meals on duty & themed meals Tips paid to all everyone Departmental Recognition Award Team members committee Excellent opportunities for career development Recommend a friend scheme Colleague recognition & reward scheme

Additional benefits- after probationary period:

Welcome complimentary hotel stay
Team member hotel discounts across Ensana & Danubius hotels Family & friends hotel discounts across Ensana & Danubius hotels 50% off food & beverage
Free use of the spa
Spa discounts on treatments Spa discounts on day packages
Spa discounts on products
Pension scheme, automatically enrolled - average earning threshold

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: 26,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount
Experience:

maintenance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person