General Operative

The Merrion, one of Dublin's finest luxury hotels, a proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World and certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a full time General Operative (Maintenance) to join our professional and friendly Facilities Team . Centrally located in Dublin within easy reach of public transport, this role will offer you the opportunity to work in a beautiful hotel where the highest of standards are in place and where you have all the tools you need to do your job. Working alongside an experienced team, you will be offered plenty of training. This is a really rewarding role on a team where you can be assured of a warm welcome Responsibilities: Carry out repairs and installations in a timely and professional manner. Report to maintenance manager or supervisor if stock levels are low for all the items required to complete tasks. Assist all departments with regard to maintenance issues, especially housekeeping, reception and food production areas to ensure the timely completion of work and to promote a good working relationship with all concerned. Maintain records of completed repairs and installations for compliance and future reference. Keep all maintenance areas, workshops, plant rooms, maintenance offices clean and tidy at all times, and ensure waste bins are emptied regularly. Respond accordingly to maintenance requests from guests or other departments to minimize disruption to hotel operations. Carry car park duties as per the daily schedules set out by the Maintenance Manager and ensure that all waste areas are kept clean and tidy and that waste streams are not being contaminated. Cooperation to any colleague requiring assistance in a prompt caring and helpful manner and to be flexible in assisting around the hotel in response to business and guests needs. Requirements: Strong knowledge of woodworking, repairs, and installations. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and ability to work in compliance with them. Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various departments. Flexibility to work weekends and evenings if required, depending on operational needs. We offer you an interesting and busy work day, in a positive and friendly work environment. The following benefits are also provided: Free meals on duty Free dry cleaning of company provided uniforms Free well being and support activities Employee reward schemes Social events Learning & Development Opportunities Private Health and Dental Insurance Contributory Pension Plan to include death in service benefit Employee Discounts for room nights, our Garden Room Restaurant and Cellar Bar for you and your family/ friends Recommend a Friend scheme Travel and Bike to Work - Tax saving Schemes The successful candidate will be trustworthy and will have the ability to be professional and communicate courteously and effectively with guests and colleagues alike. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and will instill confidence in the services offered. It is these qualities that require your commitment and will set us apart at being a most caring and successful hotel. About The Merrion The Merrion, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, is located opposite Government Buildings in the heart of the city center. Created from 4 Georgian Townhouses, the 142 bedroom and suites are arranged around two 18th Century style gardens. If you feel this is the role and Company for you, please apply online with your CV & cover letter detailing what you can bring to us at The Merrion. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.