Maintenance Technician

About the Role

**MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, FRASER SUITES EDINBURGH**

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, Fraser Suites is looking to recruit a proactive and passionate Maintenance Engineer to join our fantastic team.

As a key member of our Maintenance Department, you will have a hands-on approach taking responsibility for the general maintenance of the property, overseeing and carrying out all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the company’s facilities, ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently to ensure that our guest’s expectations are met during their stay.

**NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB**

You will be critical to the engineering and maintenance operations of the property, including the standard of building, machinery, plant, furniture, fixtures and equipment in all areas. You will ensure the safety and security of property and people by coordinating and ensuring the implementation of procedures and regulatory follow-up. You will be responsible for planning and overseeing all repair and installation activities including fire safety installations, whilst contributing to the optimisation of the results of the property including making rooms available for sale. You will guarantee sustainability and green policies are followed, as well as developing new ways of working to help increase and improve sustainability initiatives.

**WHAT’S IN YOUR DNA**

You should have a comprehensive knowledge of and ensure that you comply with all statutory local legislation and regulation, in particular, H&S, building regulations and Fire Safety. You are a good communicator, being able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a motivated team. You will have proven experience in a similar role, with solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc. You will bring a hands on attitude to the role coupled with attention to detail. To be considered for this role you must be eligible to work in the UK.

**WHY WORK FOR US?**

Part of Frasers Hospitality, you’ll join a truly ambitious and international team that we love to develop, recognise and reward. Benefits include attractive staff rates and F&B discounts across our properties globally, increased annual leave with length of service and an additional day off on your birthday, life assurance, High Street Discounts, various employee recognition schemes, loads of learning & development opportunities and many more.

About You

**Benefits**:
**In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer**:

- Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £40 per night.
- Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
- 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
- **Fully funded Apprenticeship** programmes that support you in developing your career
- High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
- Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
- Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
- Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs)
- A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
- We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like - Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
- We work with **Wagestream** giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
- We offer a **Loyalty Bonus** that pays up to 50% of your monthly salary every 6 months - just for doing your job
- We also offer **complimentary stays** on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- We are a proud sponsor of **The Burnt Chef Project** raising money whilst developing our own Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) - we have fully qualified MHFA in each property
- **Employee Assistance Programme** - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

**Our Sustainability Goals**:

- 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
- We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
- We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
- Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace