Maintenance Assistant

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£31,301 per annum, plus fantastic benefits!

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Horsham

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

Job Category:

Property and Grounds

Properties:

South Lodge and The Spa, Horsham, West Sussex

Departments:

Maintenance

South Lodge, a part of the Exclusive Collection, is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, an award-winning spa and The Reeds lakeside lodges. It offers an environment that blends nature, creativity and meticulous attention to detail.

Join our hotel Maintenance team on a 6 month fixed term contract and help ensure all areas of the hotel remain safe, well maintained, and fully operational. You'll play a key role in maintaining our luxury facilities and creating a seamless experience for both guests and colleagues, with opportunities to share ideas and develop your career.

At South Lodge, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Free access to the on-site gym and parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and general (seasonal) maintenance in order to ensure the buildings are well looked after i.e. painting, gutters, door-oiling, locks etc.
• Perform emergency maintenance responding appropriately to the situation to ensure minimum disruption/damage to the hotel / guests (i.e. water leaks, lack of water pressure, toilets blocked, taps not working, showers not working etc).
• To work as part of the wider Maintenance and Hotel teams ensuring professional conduct and communication at all times.
• To be aware of and comply with safe working practices as laid down under the Health and Safety Act as applicable to your place of work. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards at your work place.
• Display a professional image of Exclusive Collection by delivering the company values and demonstrating the courtesy standards and non negotiables at all times.

Person Specification

• Basic knowledge and understanding of general maintenance including plumbing and electrical skills
• Basic computer skills including sending emails, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Punctual and excellent time keeping
• A good understanding of H&S including risk assessments
• A basic understanding of Fire safety
• A full UK / European driving licence
• Smart / clean appearance
• First aid certificate
• Attention to Detail

We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. At Exclusive Collection, we champion wellbeing, progression and a culture where people who share our values can thrive. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.