Duty Fitter

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Duty Fitter

Salary £28,508.73

Schedule 39 Hours

Who We Are

The Langdale Estate is a 36-acre woodland estate boasting a range of holiday accommodation nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park. We offer our guests luxury, fun and unique experiences that connect with our environment and engage with our local communities.

To help us deliver those experiences, we choose people who share our philosophy of putting the planet and our people first. Our teams are full of people with passion, personality, and knowledge. We want people who want to make a difference and who care about creating a guest experience that is special and memorable.

Our Maintenance Team

The Maintenance team at Langdale Hotel and Spa is a dedicated and skilled group of professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of property and estate services. Comprised of experienced professionals, this team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and upkeep of the Langdale Estate. With a focus on measured, professional service, the team excels in responsive, preventative, and progressive maintenance, covering a spectrum of areas such as plumbing & heating, electrical, joinery, general building, and painting & decoration. Their responsibilities extend to programmed preventative maintenance, scheduled checks, and rapid response to fire alarms, showcasing their versatility and commitment to safety. As the first point of contact for stakeholders regarding maintenance tasks, the team maintains excellent communication and customer service levels. Upholding Langdale’s Environment Policy and contributing to the organisation's sustainability goals, the Maintenance team at Langdale Hotel and Spa is an integral part of creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for guests through their meticulous attention to detail and dedication to excellence.

Main Purpose of the Role:
As a valued member of the Property & Estate Services team, the Maintenance Duty Fitter plays a vital role in providing a measured and professional service, encompassing responsive, preventative, and progressive maintenance across the Langdale Estate. The primary focus is to meet business needs by executing programmed preventative maintenance, conducting scheduled checks, and ensuring both reactive and proactive maintenance. Additionally, the role involves swift response to fire alarms, acting as the first point of contact for stakeholders regarding deficiencies and maintenance tasks.

Main Duties:
The Maintenance Duty Fitter collaborates with the team to maintain and repair estate properties, covering plumbing & heating, electrical, joinery, general building, and painting & decoration. Duties include on-call emergency response, timely handling of job cards and radio calls, and working at height or in confined spaces with appropriate training. Proficiency in using various tools and equipment, interpreting repair instructions, measuring, and calculating as necessary is essential. The role also involves routine inspections, logging faults, maintaining records, and ensuring the safe use of vehicles, tools, and equipment. Active promotion of Langdale’s Environment Policy, responsibility for fire safety, and rapid response to fire alarm calls are key components. Interaction with stakeholders, maintaining high customer service levels, attending relevant training, and assisting the Maintenance Manager in maintaining compliance of site assets are integral to the role.

Person Specification:
Health & Safety:
We accept the aims and provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act1974, the regulations made under this act and subsequent to it. Every effort is made to provide safe and hygienic working conditions and to prevent fire and other damage.

Equally, all members of staff have legal obligations to:

- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, colleagues, and customers.
- Cooperate with the Management in maintaining high standards.
- Report hazards, accidents and near misses.
- Adhere to all safety rules and regulations and not misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety, and welfare.

The Company will provide training and written instruction on the use of dangerous equipment and make arrangements for the proper maintenance of property and equipment.

What We Offer

We know how demanding the industry can be, that’s why we will always look for ways to support, nurture, and grow the talent that we have. This starts with a fair and competitive wage, that is industry benchmarked and reviewed annually.

Whilst the industry is demanding it is also rewarding. We provide internal and external training to help you get the most out of your role, and for those who have the drive and ambition to seek more we can curate bespoke development plans to help you further your career.

We are always moving forward, and we look for people who are up for a challenge and want to move forward with us. Maybe you are looking for