Assistant Maintenance Manager, Hotel

Dakota Hotel in Leeds are seeking a skilled tradesperson for the role of Assistant Maintenance Manager. Working within a maintenance team of four, you will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to lead the team and work hands-on on planned and reactive maintenance throughout the building. The successful candidate will have experience in working within a given trade such as experience in electrical work, plumbing, or joinery, and take a pride in their work, finishing off jobs with exacting standards.

Dakota Hotel Leeds is an 84-bedroom luxury hotel centrally located on Greek Street, just a 5min walk from Leeds Train Station. We are easily accessible by public transport, close to the east parade bus link and within a 10min walk to Leeds Bus Station.

CONTRACT & PAY RATE

The role carries a permanent full-time contract for 40 hours per week. Your working pattern will be 09:00-17:30 or 09:30-18:00, working Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday based on the rota in place at the time.

The gross annual salary is based on experience, starting from £25,00pa. Perks include:

• Fantastic bedroom rates
• 30% off dining at Dakota
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program ran by BHSF (up to March 2022) which includes:
• GP consultation and private prescription services
• 24/7 access to helplines that provide with counselling and mental health support, personal legal helpline and support, advice and information for those with care responsibilities, personalised debt and financial advice
• Online fitness and health assessment as well as nutritional advice and discounted gym membership at over 3,200 gyms and health clubs and boot camps across the UK
• Access to the Smart Spending App to enjoy shopping discounts including Tesco, Asda, Primark, Currys PC World, ASOS, Starbucks, Costa, Odeon and Vue.
• Accredited, certified training given on employment including Health & Safety Level 2, GDPR, and PCI Compliance.
• Gift voucher on every anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

ABOUT DAKOTA

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester.

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Maintenance Manager in supervising team members through positive reinforcement and continuous on-the-job training.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, as well as reactive maintenance, of the building, carrying out general maintenance tasks such as grouting, light carpentry, painting, and general ‘DIY’ tasks.
• Action schedules to ensure the fabric of the building is both aesthetically well-maintained, as well as wholly compliant with all areas of legislation.
• Complete and maintain facilities paperwork with a basic understanding of health and safety.
• Manage team members in a positive manner, ensuring all maintenance works are completed to the highest possible standard in a timely manner.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Have qualifications in your chosen trade in areas such as plumbing, electrics or joinery.
• Have at least two years experience in a trade-based role with a good aptitude to carrying out varied maintenance-based tasks.
• Be a proactive individual with at least one years working experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Have at least one years experience working in a hospitality or retail environment.
• Qualifications in health and safety are beneficial, but not mandatory as full training will be provided.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.

HOW TO APPLY

If your aspirations are not merely to take the next step on the career ladder, but to develop within a company who value their guests and their people then there is only one place for you. You’ll love Dakota.

For more information, please:

• visit our Trip Advisor page
• like our Facebook pages
• follow us on Instagram @dakotahotelsuk

Please email us your CV to apply, and with any questions you may have.