maintenance operative
At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Location: Windermere
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive salary
Posted date: 12/10/2020
Maintenance Operative required for a family owned Relais & Châteaux five AA Star hotel near Windermere.
You will be involved in all aspects of hotel and estate maintenance, including minor electrical work, plumbing, hot tub & pool maintenance, grounds maintenance and everything in between.
Main Duties
Note: This is not exhaustive but sets out the principle duties foreseen at the present time
Actions and manages the PPM system as dictated by the Maintenance Manager.
To undertake plumbing, painting, decorating, carpentry and minor electrical and mechanical engineering work as necessary to maintain safe and efficient systems within the hotel. With occasional gardening works as and when the business needs.
To ensure that all work undertaken is done safely and in accordance with the relevant approved codes of practice.
To respond to the maintenance requests in order of priority and ensure that adequate levels of spares are maintained and effectively used in order to give a high standard of appearance throughout the buildings.
To learn quickly the understanding of the site and specifically all items of plant and equipment and all guest facilities.
To be responsible for the control of contractors and their equipment when on site. ensuring the proper use of permits to work, safe systems of work and log in/out procedures & PPE.
Ensure compliance with Gilpins policies e.g. H&S/Food Hygiene, FireSafety etc.
To comply fully with the hotel purchasing procedures using designated suppliers and requesting PO numbers to complete orders.
Follow up on action plans and recommendations as highlighted during technical audits completed by the Maintenance Manager.
Be Energy conscious and aware of possible energy reduction ideas and suggestions.
Be aware of own safety and that of guests and other staff and contractors whilst on site.
Testing and recording on a weekly, Monthly and quarterly basis EG: Safety systems, Fire alarm systems. Generators. Boiler room plant equipment. Tv and digital systems. Biomass Boiler. Golf buggies. Ventilation systems. Pond and water treatment systems. Sewage Packet plant.
Any other duties as deemed suitable by the Maintenance Manager and Hotel Owners.
Skills/Experience Required
A thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
At minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role in a Hotel or Leisure complex is desirable.
Pool plant trained with certification. Desirable but not necessary as training will be given
A basic knowledge of health & safety legislation.
To be self-motivated. Reliable and polite and friendly to all you meet
Very good communication skills to all levels of personnel.
Good verbal and written English
To be flexible in their approach to working times and conditions
Be willing to work on a weekend rota system with other Hotel engineers (1 in 4)
Good problem-solving skills with a methodical approach
A full driving licence is required
Why not take a look at our website to see what a great place the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is to work.
How to apply:
Please contact us for more information or email over your CV to careers@thegilpin.co.uk