Hotel Painter & Decorator

We are seeking a hard-working and skilled individual with strong attention to detail for the role of Painter & Decorator, in a 1 year fixed term position.

• Perform general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, painting, PAT testing, grout and silicone repairs, basic carpentry, and minor repairs such as lightbulb changes and carpet cleaning.
• Ensure that all tasks, requests, and project work are carried out to high finishing standards and in a timely manner, meeting agreed timescales on project work.
• Ensure that the planned maintenance schedules and project schedules are kept up to date.
• Work closely with the Maintenance and Housekeeping Manager to maintain company standards within guest bedrooms and public areas.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance of the building and its grounds.
• Carry out all necessary surface preparation, including sanding, patching, and priming.
• Paint bedrooms, hallways, and public areas, ensuring a high-quality finish.
• Handle wallpapering, including hanging, removal, and touch-ups when needed.
• Repair and repaint damaged areas promptly to maintain hotel aesthetics.
• Complete decorative finishes and restoration work to preserve the hotel's look and feel.
• Ensure that painting projects are completed with minimal disruption to guests and operations.
• Manage all internal and external painting tasks without relying on contractors.

The successful applicant will have/be:

• Have at least two years’ experience in a painter-based role with a good aptitude to carrying out varied maintenance-based tasks. Experience may also be across trades such as tiler, plasterer, plumber etc.
• Fully computer literate.
• Experience in an accommodation-based commercial environment such as in newbuild housing, hotels, or rented accommodation is strongly favoured.
• Keen attention to detail and high standards of finishing.
• Ability to work at pace with little to no supervision.
• Sound understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Proficient in carrying out general maintenance tasks with a broad understanding.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses for referring a friend to join our team and whenever you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.