Maintenance Assistant

Aimbridge EMEA

Maintenance Assistant

£26000

Aimbridge EMEA, Fortrose, Highland

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 5 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 32c97fa9b8384c7ca82e25ad45ba5e98

Full Job Description

As Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the hotel's physical facilities and equipment and maintain a safe and secure environment for yourself, guests, and colleagues in line with the company's security, operating and environmental policies. You will ensure you are well organised to guarantee minimum impact to guests and colleagues, whilst also delivering a consistently high standard of work and attention to detail during each shift.

You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and senior hotel management team and other employees to ensure that guests have a comfortable and safe stay.

As part of your role, you will:

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on hotel facilities and equipment

  • Conduct regular inspections to identify any potential problems or hazards

  • Respond to guest requests for repairs or maintenance in a timely manner

  • Maintain records of maintenance and repair work

  • Assist with the installation and set up of new equipment and facilities

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

  • Communicate effectively with hotel management and other employees


  • Based in the Mercure Inverness Hotel, you will be part of a team of passionate people who know that being the best doesn't always mean working around the clock.

    What do we need from you?

    To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

  • Previous experience in maintenance or related field preferred

  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to lift heavy objects and perform manual labor, At Aimbridge we believe personality is key, so it goes without saying that you will have bags of personality and a real flair for hospitality.

    Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world. We work with big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriot and IHG as well as small independent hotels and everything in between., Overlooking the banks of the River Ness in the heart of the Highlands, the hotel is ideally located for visiting the mysterious Loch Ness and the sandy beaches of the Moray Firth. The newly refurbished rooms, restaurant, bar and public areas have transformed Mercure Inverness Hotel into one of the most desirable city centre Inverness hotels.

    As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include

  • Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa

  • Wagestream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.

  • 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme

  • Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events.

  • Volunteer days - Up to two days per year to support a charity of your choice

  • Staff meals on duty

  • Starting salary above national minimum wage

  • Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions


  • A day in the life of…