This job expired on 31st March 2025
Maintenance Operative
We're seeking a dedicated and reliable General Hotel Maintenance Operative to join our team and ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of our well-regarded hotel. This hands-on role is vital to maintaining the quality and comfort of our guest experience, encompassing a wide range of tasks from basic repairs and preventative maintenance to contributing to special projects. If you're a problem-solver with a practical skillset and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply. You'll be an integral part of a supportive team, working to keep our facilities in top condition and contributing to a positive and welcoming atmosphere for our guests and staff.
About the role
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the hotel.
You will encompass a broad range of tasks, from routine maintenance and repairs to preventative upkeep and emergency responses. This often includes addressing guest requests related to malfunctioning equipment, fixing plumbing and electrical issues, and maintaining the hotel's aesthetic appeal. You also will conduct regular inspections of the property, identifying and addressing potential hazards or areas requiring attention to prevent larger problems from developing.
Beyond reactive repairs, a significant portion of the time is dedicated to preventative maintenance.
A keen eye for detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team are crucial for success in this multifaceted role, ensuring the comfort and safety of guests and the longevity of the hotel's infrastructure.
Castle Leslie Estate believes that embracing equality and diversity in the workplace benefits not just Castle Leslie Estate, but also individual employees, divisions, and our customers. All our employees bring their own background, work style, distinct capabilities, experience, and characteristics to their work. We recognise that our talented and diverse workforce reflects the diversity of our customers and markets, and we want to utilise the widest range of skills, knowledge and experience in our business while complying with legislation.
Benefits:
Company events
Employee discount
Food allowance
Wellness program
Experience:
Work authorisation: Ireland (required)
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of skills from plumbing to electrics.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Communication
Castle Leslie
Castle Leslie Estate is set on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the last three years.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ and a Great Place to Work® for the last three years. It boils down to trust. Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work. In addition, we were voted by the public as Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay 2023 and 2022. One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team. A flexible attitude, excellent inter-personal and customer service skills are key requirements. We provide a competitive salary, an excellent working environment and unique benefits for the right candidates.
Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. The Leslie Family arrived in Ireland in the 16th Century and bought the Estate at that time. Today, this Irish estate is led by the current custodian, Sammy Leslie. Her overwhelming desire is to protect the Estate for future generations.
Our benefits
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
A diversity program
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Event tickets
Preferential room rates
Family and friends rates
Discount on meals purchased
Discount on spa treatments or products
Long service recognition
Free meals during shifts
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Bereavement leave
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Maintenance Operative
Castle Leslie Estate is set on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the last three years.
