Maintenance Assistant

As a multi-skilled Maintenance Assistant, you work within the "heart of the house" and use your proficiency and flair to keep the iconic Grand Hotel to the high standard befitting such a landmark. Utilising your core skill sets of carpentry, plumbing, painting & decorating you will support the maintenance department with all proactive and reactive up keep of this beautiful property, including bedrooms & all public areas spaces. £27,894 per annum - working 40 hours over 5 days Shift patterns will include weekend work ranging from 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:30 / 12:00 - 20:00 What the role will involve

• Perform routine building maintenance duties, including plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical repairs, heating and ventilation systems maintenance and occasional painting and decorating to assist our dedicted P&D team.
• Promote interdepartmental working relationships, work closely with the Rooms Division & F&B teams.
• Welcome and respond to all colleague and guest requests for maintenance assistance within a timely manner and a Can-do attitude
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues relevant to the maintenance department
• Manage & complete PPM schedules alongside, daily, weekly and monthly checklists using an internal compliance system.
• Operate machinery with care and caution and use chemical products correctly as trained.
• Shared pride and ownership of hotel security and compliance
  
  Must have experience in a similar role as a maintenance assistant, it would be beneficial if this was within a hotel but not essential
• Painting and decorating skills are desirable
• Promote a pro-active and positive attitude and display the ability to 'make things happen' to achieve or exceed anticipated results
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills
• Be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends inclusive.
  
  At the Grand Hotel Birmingham make every effort to reward and recognise the loyalty and hard work you provide by offering the following;
• £27,894 per annum
• Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family
• Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme.
• Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary stay at The Grand Hotel or any De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones - which increase year on year!
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Inclusive multifaith prayer room accessible any time for all team members
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes
• Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes
• Career development opportunities - including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
Birmingham's Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city's most iconic buildings; a landmark Grade II
• listed property combining beautifully restored original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.
The Grand Hotel Birmingham features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail lounge bar, a British brasserie serving cuisine with a touch of French flair, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as our spectacular Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom. We warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.