Emergency Maintenance Engineer
Posted 7 days 16 hours ago by Travelodge Hotels Limited
Job Description
Find where you belong!
Have you got a passion for fixing and making things better? Are you highly skilled at repairing equipment and improving your surroundings? Travelodge has one of the largest in-house maintenance teams, and we are looking for a maintenance expert to help improve our hotels and provide customers with an unforgettable experience.
What's it all about?
If you enjoy travelling and getting out and about, this could be a good fit for you. You will support our Central Region, building relationships with Hotel Managers to help maintain properties. The role involves a variety of tasks including plumbing repairs, electrical works, external building work, public area works, and reactive emergencies.
Why Travelodge?
We're not just about comfy beds and warm welcomes; we're dedicated to creating opportunities for all. We believe in an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves and belong. We work to improve team diversity and celebrate differences. We also prioritize colleagues' wellbeing through resources supporting emotional, physical, financial, and work wellbeing, called "Better Me".
Who will this appeal to?
If you are an experienced tradesperson with niche skills seeking job stability and a welcoming environment, Travelodge could be the place for you.
This is a regional role requiring daily driving within a two-hour radius of Chelmsford, covering areas such as Harlow, Cambridge, Colchester, etc. You must have a valid UK manual driving licence.
The role involves a shift pattern over three weeks with overtime and on-call duties:
- Week one: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Week two: Over six days, 12pm - 8pm, with call outs until 1am
- Week three: Any four days between Monday and Friday, 8am - 5pm
What are the extra benefits of working for Travelodge?
- Salary of £31,000
- Regional travel support with your own van
- Tools provided and a company phone
- 50% personal discount on hotel bookings and discounts for friends and family
- Contributory pension scheme
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
- Focus on learning and career development