Plumber - Sheffield
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Position Overview & Specifications
Internally known as 'ERT - Emergency Response Team' these roles will encompass a variety of maintenance works including plumbing, electrics, door repairs and AC unit repairs amongst others. Therefore, this role will require adaptability to provide a multiskilled approach to a variety of tasks.
Overall Job Purpose
- The main purpose of the Team is to attend as many emergency jobs as possible and to carry out a variety of maintenance works. This ranges from smaller works such as faulty doors, lights etc through to larger projects including roof repairs, plant room works etc.
- To complete quality reactive maintenance within hotels, in a geographical area of responsibility ensuring that the hotels are consistently well maintained to brand standard.
- To consistently deliver a first time fix on all jobs.
- To observe safe working practices and comply with all health & safety legislation.
- To develop strong working relationships with the hotel operations teams ensuring that the customer is a key focus.
- On-Call support covers Monday to Saturday outside of core working hours
- Core working hours 0800 - 2000 with early shift (0800-1630) and late shift (1130-2000) with on-call engineers working the late shift when on- call which is 1 in 3 weeks.
- Any emergency / H&S calls received after 0600 in the morning or 1800 in the evening Mon-Sat will fall into the callout process
Responsibilities:
- First time fix of completion of reactive maintenance jobs that are scheduled for hotels.
- Drive and maintain strong relationships with the hotel operations team in line with our values.
- To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and Travelodge policies and procedures and H&S responsibility for direct reports. Ensure that PPE is used as required.
- To ensure that all jobs allocated are consistently completed to a satisfactory finish in accordance with agreed standards and KPIs.
- To be responsible for returning rooms to sale as quickly and efficiently as possible in a safe and tidy manner.
- To manage van storage of stock to agreed levels and ensure that you have parts available to complete jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential:
- The candidate will be required to be time served in a trade or have either City and Guilds (6129) Certificate in Basic Plumbing and NVQ Level 2 or electrical certification to 17 Edition (2382/10); Inspection and testing (2391/10) and Part P registered with a government body (e.g. NICEIC), NVQ Level 3.
- High levels of attention to detail.
- Drive and determination to continuously improve.
- High levels of customer insight and brand passion.
- Good communication skills, both internally and with suppliers and 3rd parties
- IT and systems literate essential
- Proven track record of delivery and success.
- Good level of personal impact and confidence.
Desirable:
- It would be beneficial although not essential if the candidate had experience or qualifications in the following areas. Auto Doors, Catering equipment, AC (including F Gas), M&E including plant room experience or general building works
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 (Β£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 Plumber - Sheffield roles across Travelodge'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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