Maintenance Handyperson

Maintenance Assistant ***luxury hotel in London*** 

Incredible benefits

We are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant to join our family on a full time basis. We are looking for someone that has previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Handyperson; with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team with great communication skills, both verbal and written.

Location: Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, London, Mayfair W1J 5EB

Employment Type: Full-time 

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days
off) 

Salary: 25,397 per annum plus service charge

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA's Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business at The Cateys.

The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, part of Red Carnation Hotels, is a four-star boutique hotel in the heart of exclusive Mayfair. Some of its features include 107 bedrooms as well as seven different event spaces, a Butler's Restaurant, a Terrace Bar, Stanley's Rooftop Bar, and a Conservatory, where we offer our guests a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and exquisite food and drink. 

Key
Responsibilities of a Maintenance Assistant: 

• Respond quickly and efficiently
  to all repair and maintenance issues throughout the hotel.
• Perform scheduled preventative
  maintenance to ensure smooth operation of hotel facilities.
• Undertake painting and touch-up
  work across public areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Maintain and organise tools,
  materials, and equipment related to maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with all departments to
  minimise disruption and respond to maintenance requests promptly.
• Carry out minor electrical,
  plumbing, carpentry, and general handyman duties as required.
• Ensure all work complies with
  relevant health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Keep accurate maintenance records
  and assist in maintaining service logs.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a Maintenance
  Engineer or Handyperson role, preferably in a hotel or similar environment.
• Broad knowledge of basic trades
  including plumbing, electrical, painting, and general repairs.
• Ability to work independently and
  as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, both
  verbal and written.
• Great attention to detail and
  problem-solving skills.
• A calm and professional manner,
  especially when dealing with guests and urgent issues
• A flexible and proactive attitude
  with a willingness to work varied shifts.

What's in it for you?

• Holiday
  allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to
  days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent
  service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional,
  award winning learning and development opportunities from day one. 
• Fantastic
  recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced
  paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50%
  off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B
  outlets. 
• Discounted
  accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two
  paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access
  to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our
  employees. 
• Vibrant
  hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee
  of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social
  and team building events per hotel. 
• Global
  Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible
  teams.
• Free
  meals on duty.
• Complimentary
  uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities
Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your
passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of
the document and establish the 'Right to Work' in the UK.