Maintenance Technician Job at Apex Hotels Ltd (Edinburgh)

Maintenance Technician

Apex Hotels Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

14.42 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

You will provide our hotel with the practical hands-on skills and trade based knowledge that is required to maintain all guest facilities, hotel plant and systems in a safe and immaculate condition. Core to your role will be our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) through which you will receive and perform a wide range of practical tasks and activities in a timely and work safe manner.

Job Responsibility:

Painting – Surfaces preparation, application of paint to walls and woodwork
Bathroom Maintenance- Tile replacement, replacement of grouting & sealant, repair of fixtures and fittings
Plumbing- Minor pipework repairs, replacement of taps/ fittings/ sanitaryware, unblocking of wastes, servicing of TMVs
Air conditioning – Basic refrigeration maintenance, cleaning of air filters/ coils/ strainers
Electrical – Minor electrical works such as replacing damaged sockets/ switches, lamp replacement, light fitting replacement, resetting of trippages, repair of small appliances, periodic safety checks
Carpentry/ joinery- adjustment of doors, adjustment/ replacement of door closures, minor furniture repairs, replacement of smoke seals, lock replacements
Plant Maintenance – Replacing AHU filters, cleaning of strainers, intake/ extracts, swimming pool maintenance, valve exercising, perform operational checks to plant
Periodic Safety Checks- the inspection and testing of fire doors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, fire safety interfaces, fire extinguishers, smoke vents, the undertaking of legionella control measures
Security – Door lock programming and battery replacement, bedroom safe openings
General – Carpet repairs, ceiling tile replacement, responding to guest requests for assistance and service recovery

Requirements:

A trade-based qualification, skill or expertise
Previous experience of delivering a broad range of general property maintenance activities to expert handyperson level in addition to your core expertise
A technical mindset and ability to learn and retain new skills
A flexible approach to a wide range of maintenance tasks with desire and ability to always deliver these to a high standard
A high degree of Health & Safety awareness, being familiar with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
Ability and willingness to diligently perform works and complete associated maintenance records via a handheld device
Sound communication skills both written and oral
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually
Ability to commute daily to our hotel with availability to work any 5 days from 7 on a rotational basis
Willingness to provide maintenance cover outside of normal working hours on a rotational basis

What we offer:

29 days holiday
Training and development from day one
Employee events and celebrations
Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working
Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date
£200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team
Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family
Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
Long service recognition
Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
50% discount in our restaurants
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
Spa treatments and product discounts
Life Assurance cover

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Expiration:
March 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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