Maintenance Assistant - Braemar

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Maintenance team at The Fife Arms Hotel, Braemar, as a Maintenance Assistant working closely with our Property Manager and team.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will be responsible for ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed to a high standard. Areas include guest bedrooms, bathrooms, associated areas, as well as staff accommodation.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out maintenance on all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure that they are in safe condition and action is taken when any unsafe situations arise.
• Carrying out maintenance tasks including joinery, plumbing, electrics, painting and decorating according to the daily task list.
• Carrying out maintenance of the staff accommodation internally and externally according to the daily task list.
• Ensuring compliance with Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Fire & Bomb Policies and Procedures.
• Performing daily maintenance, fire safety and security checks around the hotel.
• Supporting the Property Manager by supervising any external contractors on site, as required.
• Ensuring that good relationships are built and maintained with internal and external customers.
• Supporting the implementation, and direction of all emergency programmes.
• Supporting the implementation and management of energy conservation programmes for the property to minimize expenses and reduce environmental impact.

Expectations

Our successful Maintenance Assistant will have:

• Proven experience in property maintenance or related field, preferably in a similar luxury hospitality environment.
• Technical knowledge and skill in painting and decorating, joinery, plumbing, electrical systems, and general repairs.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• A thorough understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH.
• A willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment.

You'll be surrounded by a team with a creative flair and a passion for brilliant service with a desire to learn and grow. All striving to go beyond for guests, our team, and the community.

What's in it for you?

• 30 days holiday
• Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one
• Pension
• Free food and drinks whilst on shift
• Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, and Los Angeles!
• Amazing sports and social events led by local social committees
• Life Assurance
• Health benefits including a health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals

About Artfarm and The Fife Arms Hotel

Artfarm is a one-of-a-kind independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, The Fish Shop Restaurant & Fish Mongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant and the Farm Shop in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles, Roth Bar & Grill and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset. Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place.

Located in the heart of Braemar, the hotel houses 46 beautifully appointed bedrooms - each one a homage to place, person, or event with links to the area along with the stunning Albamhor Spa and some of the most unique event spaces. Dining experiences extend to the Clunie Dining Room showcasing the art of open wood-fire cooking, The Flying Stag Pub serving up local beers and firm Scottish favourites, Bertie's our glamorous and elegant Whisky Bar, Elsa's our Art Deco Cocktail Bar, and our more relaxed Drawing Room - all of which celebrate the best in local ingredients and are expertly prepared by our dedicated culinary team.

Want to join the family? Apply today!