Maintenance Assistant

April 30, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh – Maintenance Assistant by the Unlimited Collection is seeking a confident Maintenance Assistant with a passion for service excellence. You will report to the Maintenance Manager, working towards providing our guests with memorable experiences of the restaurant.

Responsibilities

  • Implement all policies, standards and procedures for Water Hygiene, Energy Conservation and Control, Fire Prevention and other Safety Programmes, and Effective Preventative and Routine Maintenance Inspections
  • Respond to job log system registered works and complete all jobs assigned within the targeted timescale
  • Monitor engineering stock levels and log shift activities on a regular basis and communicate appropriately when needed
  • Report any hazards or defects to senior management
  • Process handover in line with Company guidelines
  • Implement effective preventative and routine maintenance inspections under guidance of your manager
  • Carry out general painting, tiling and all reasonable duties as directed
  • Accurately record all necessary plant information in the appropriate logs and brings any defects to the attention of the Maintenance Manager
  • Deal with guest requests in a timely and efficient manner, communicating with other departments when necessary

Qualifications

  • Effective communication skills in written and spoken English
  • Good knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry
  • Good understanding of health and safety including fire safety
  • Creativity and confidence to find solutions to challenges
  • Clear understanding of a properties key plant equipment and functions

Benefits

  • Genuine career opportunities within our business
  • Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities
  • Staff incentives when you and the team perform

Diversity & Inclusion

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

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