Maintenance team member

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We are on the look out for a multi site maintenance team member to join our team across both Portsmouth sites. Supporting with all general maintenance, from painting to decorating, to fixing toilet seats, changing light bulbs and everything in between. It is a hands on roll which will stretch your skills in different ways across the hotel. You will also be responsible for completing all health and safety checks and administration of the senior maintenance engineer in either property.

Our mission at Ibis & Ibis Budget Portsmouth is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell. 

The Ibis Portsmouth Center has 144 rooms & Ibis Budget hotel has 121 rooms, situated in the Center of Portsmouth. 

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

You perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the property’s facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and functional environment for the guests.

As our next Maintenance Team Member, you will be fully flexible and adaptable within your shifts. The hotels operates 24hrs a day 7 days a week. This is a full time role to work 5 of those 7 days including weekends.

Are responsible for preventative maintenance work and carry out regular safety and maintenance inspections across the hotel to create a pleasant and safe environment for all colleagues, guests and visitors.

Ideally have a good understanding of building maintenance.

• Undertake and manage various general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electricity telecommunications, heat, carpentry and decorating
• Conduct routine inspection of premises and equipment and handle basic repairs and maintenance requirements.
• Inspecting building structures, equipment and assets performing reactive and preventive maintenance · Perform task and deliver service with the highest level of discretion, aiming for minimal disruption and inconvenience for guests and visitors
• Actively seek to contribute to the comfort of guests and visitors
• Remain proactive and approach tasks and requests with a can-do-attitude
• Handle basis repairs and maintenance ; coordinate and oversee contractors and external providers ensuring they work in relation to service agreements and procedures
• Install, inspect and troubleshoot equipment, appliances and systems
• Maintain and replace heating, air conditioning and distribution systems as and when required
• Liaise with and supervise contractors and external providers to carry out work activities
• Assist in record keeping and keep daily log of repairs and maintenance of assets and equipment
• Respects Accor's Legionnaires' disease directive,
• Apply the Hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc)
• Champion the Hotel's commitments to the "Environment Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc),
• Actively contributes to the safety of people and property (ensuring safety exits remain clear of obstruction etc)
• Take responsibility for identifying areas of improvement within range of operation, including risk awareness
• Undertake appropriate training to develop increased expertise in the area of work concerned
• Report stock levels

What you will be doing:

Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on property’s facilities and equipment

Inspect all areas of the property for safety issues and take immediate corrective action

Assist guests regarding property facilities in an informative and helpful way

If you have previous experience, that’s great. Ask us about apprenticeships! We will ensure your success in the role by providing the required training for you to do a great job.  

Understanding things from our guest’s perspective is key, so while you are settling into your new role we will arrange a one-night stay for you to experience this first hand.

Your experience and skills include:

Relevant building maintenance experience is an asset

Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Highly responsible & reliable

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role as our Maintenance Team Member,  please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

One more thing…

By working at the Ibis & Ibis Budget Portsmouth you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

As part of our team you can have:

• Free night stays in our UK hotels and 50% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality