General Maintenance Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

Bedruthan and Scarlet are set into the clifftop above Mawgan Porth beach in North Cornwall and belong to the group, Red Hotels. Owned by the same family, we are committed to sustainably offering guests luxurious experiences that don’t cost the earth.

Our ethos is to take a truly holistic view, treating each guest as an individual, caring for and nurturing our staff and our environment so that everything we do contributes to the wider wellbeing of our planet, our customers and our team.  

Job Description

Our Property Team provide planned and re-active maintenance necessary to preserve our reputation for the comfort and safety of our guests and staff across both hotels. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Painting and decorating
  • Basic carpentry
  • Basic plumbing
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Problem solving

Qualifications

You will need to be capable of carrying out a range of different maintenance tasks. You will understand how to use power tools safely and have experience of practical work.  You should be physically able to lift and carry 20KG sacks and loads.  Having a trade qualification or being an experienced maintenance operative will be an advantage.

As the role requires you to interact with our guests and staff, you must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English, have basic computer skills and be numerate.  You need to be able to follow instructions, prioritise effectively and complete tasks to a high standard.  

An eye for detail, a ‘can do’ and ‘willing to learn’ attitude and a good sense of humour are essential as well as being a brilliant team player.  You will need an awareness of, and a good attitude towards, health & safety.

Additional Information

We offer:

  • £20,000 per year
  • Permanent contract for 42.5 hours per week including weekends
  • Relocation temporary accommodation available
  • 50% discount on restaurant food during shift
  • Development and training
  • 28 days holiday per year / 29 after 1 year
  • Hotel tips
  • Free use of swimming pool and tennis court
  • Access to gym
  • Discounts on services and products at Bedruthan and the Scarlet
  • Many more perks after probation and for long service including a free experience to stay in the hotel with breakfast, lunch, dinner and spa treatments as well as cashback scheme for wellbeing 

Wish you were here? Please apply via the link with your CV and covering letter letting us know (with examples):

  1. Are you motivated and willing to learn?
  2. Are you an experienced maintenance operative or hold a trade qualification?
  3. Do you have proven experience with power and hand tools?
  4. Do you have a keen eye for detail?    

You need to be eligible to live and work in the U.K.

Direct applications only.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 October 2019

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted between now and the closing date.

As one team we take responsibility for reducing the negative impacts our actions and activities have on the environment and our local community; something we feel is right and is our way of life.

www.bedruthan.com/work-with-us

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