Maintenance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant.
The Park Plaza Hotel Cardiff is a 4-star deluxe hotel situated in the heart of Cardiff city centre. Our facilities include 129 guestrooms, the 120-seater Laguna Kitchen and Bar and the luxurious Laguna Health & Spa. In addition, we have 11 conference rooms, the largest being our Plaza Suite which can accommodate up to 160 guests and a Moroccan themed venue, the Kuku.
Working as part of the maintenance team you will need to be a good all-rounder who is able to maintain our guest bedrooms and public areas to a high standard. Working as part of the team you will ensure all related equipment and plant areas are working efficiently and effectively and in addition there will be planned maintenance tasks and routine Health & Safety requirements to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Duties:
- Daily maintenance and repair tasks, as per PMS
- Undertaking scheduled maintenance tasks – daily, weekly and monthly
- Managing all proactive and reactive maintenance
- Maintaining general upkeep of the business, including painting & decorating
- Plumbing and related tasks
- Emergency repairs around the hotel, including on call
- Liaising with external contractors and hotels teams in the absence of the Maintenance Manager
You:
- You will need to possess good all-round maintenance knowledge and skills, including painting and decorating
- Be able to work on your own and as part of a team
- Is capable to work to a consistently high standard and has a good eye for detail
- Is adaptable and flexible in your approach to work
- Understands the needs of our customers and the business and is able to communicate
- Be presentable and a confident with a friendly personality
- Is a able to communicate with customers, colleagues and manages
- Be proficient in Health and Safety
- Can easily commute to work
Benefits:
- Discounts and employee rates across the Park Plaza and Radisson global brands
- On shift meal
- Discounted gym membership at Laguna Health & Spa
- Employee of the month scheme
- Annual service recognition
Hours of Work:
39 hours a week working 5 out of 7 days, including weekends.
Previous related work experience is essential, and candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
If no further correspondence has been received after 4 weeks after submission, your application has regrettably been unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,308.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid Risk Assessment
Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)
- Hotel Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- Painting & Decorating: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PPC MaintAsst
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Assistant roles across Park Plaza Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,308 - £22,308 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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