Scop: This property is managed by Vertiq Hospitality Partners, formerly known as Cycas Hospitality, established in 2008. Vertiq Hospitality Partners is evolving from a hotel management company to an operating partner with a clear Vision: to be the trusted operating partner in European hospitality investments.

Maintenance Assistant

Location: Prince's Square, Bayswater, London (W2 4NJ)

Department: Maintenance & Engineering (M&E)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Shift pattern, including weekends

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled, proactive, and practical Maintenance Assistant to join our Maintenance & Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will be instrumental in ensuring our hotel operates smoothly, maintaining high safety standards, and ensuring our guest rooms, public areas, and facilities remain in top condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine Maintenance: Carry out general preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, corridors, reception, and back-of-house areas (basic plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, painting, and decorating).

• Defect Resolution: Respond promptly to daily maintenance requests logged via our operations management system and front desk team.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Assist with routine health, safety, and fire safety checks (testing emergency lighting, water temperature monitoring, and routine inspections).

• Contractor & Project Support: Assist external maintenance contractors and support planned refurbishment or repair projects.

• Tools & Inventory Management: Keep maintenance workshop spaces clean, organized, and ensure tools and spare parts inventory are properly maintained.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in general building maintenance, trade work, or hotel facility operations.

• Good working knowledge of painting.

• Good working knowledge of basic plumbing, painting, plaster repairs, and minor electrical tasks.

• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor when interacting with guests and staff.

• Ability to work flexibly across a shift rotation, including weekends.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum

• Internal growth and development opportunities

• Employee discounts across hotel services and partner networks

• Complimentary shift meals and uniform provided