Maintenance Operative

This stylish hotel is off the M65, ideally located on the border of Hyndburn and Blackburn within the Frontier Retail Park. Local attractions such as Blackburn's historic cathedral, the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, King George's Hall, and Blackburn Empire Theatre are only a 10‑minute drive away.

The hotel encompasses 150 bedrooms and has substantial parking available for big group bookings. The hotel has a friendly, upbeat, comfortable feel and embodies Hampton's culture of Hamptonality perfectly. Our team will welcome you with a bright smile and are multiskilled to support you on both the reception desk as well as in our lounge, bar, and during breakfast. There is a spacious lounge area where guests can enjoy a relaxing drink and some food, or they may choose to take advantage of the onsite gym.

The spacious and friendly lounge area is the perfect setting to meet with your family, friends, or to organise a small meeting with a client or colleague.

Are you a proactive and detail‑oriented individual with a passion for ensuring exceptional guest experiences in the hospitality industry? We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team and contribute to the seamless operation of our hotel facilities. The ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in maintenance tasks – plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems (training provided where necessary).
• Safety First:
  Prioritises safety to maintain a secure, hazard‑free environment.
• Team Player:
  Collaborates effectively and supports fellow team members.
• Guest Focus:
  Committed to enhancing guest experiences through excellent facility maintenance.
• Adaptability:
  Can handle a variety of tasks in a fast‑paced hotel environment.

As the Maintenance Operative, you will take joint responsibility with the manager to ensure the hotel is maintained to a high standard and to ensure that the property is a safe environment for the guests and staff, conforming to the requirements laid out under the Health and Safety legislation. You will need to be flexible to work shifts on bank holidays, evenings, weekends and any other holidays as requested.

• Painting and decorating of public areas and guest bedrooms
• Fixing minor plumbing issues
• Fixing minor electrical issues
• Preventative maintenance for all the guest bedrooms, including auditing and reviewing
• Water checks daily, weekly and monthly
• Weekly fire alarm testing and checks
• Picking up ad‑hoc maintenance issues registered by the team
• Use of the internal H&S / Maintenance systems
• Monitoring the H&S and working order of all public areas, including toilets (front of house and back of house)
• Keeping the immediate exterior of the hotel presentable, free from litter and in good working order, and organising the rubbish bins
• Changing light bulbs in all areas of the hotel daily
• Assisting the Property Manager with health and safety files and risk assessments
• Keeping the maintenance workshop clean, tidy and fully stocked
• Communicating with all the HODs and supporting them with H&S issues

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays
• 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
• Continuous learning & development
• Free access to 24/7 employee assistance
• Team member of the month – £100
• Team member of the year – £500
• Uniform provided
• Competitive pay
• Additional annual leave and family leave

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY, a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.

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