Maintenance Technician Position - Lancashire

Preston, Lancashire
Competitive rates of pay, leisure facilities membership, free meals whilst on duty & a global Marriott discount program
06 Feb 2023
06 Mar 2023
23021642-1
Full Time
Maintenance Technician Position - Lancashire

Job Number 23021642
Job Category Engineering & Facilities
Location Delta Hotels Preston, Garstang Road Broughton, Preston, England, United Kingdom
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

POSITION SUMMARY

Start Your Journey With Us

An exciting opportunity to start your career journey with Marriott Hotels. Come and join our Maintenance team at the four star Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston and develop your career while providing a professional and energetic service to our members and hotel guests.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston is a grand Victorian manor house, which sits in landscaped gardens and exudes charm and warmth from the moment you arrive. It is situated just off the M6 motorway on the outskirts of the city and it easily accessible by car and it is also on a main public transport route. Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston is the perfect location for business and leisure and has a focus on culinary excellence with our Brew Bar and Cast Iron Bar and Grill Restaurant.

POSITION SUMMARY

Explore our very big world!

What you'll be doing

In line with the hotel policies and procedures, provide a pro-active and re-active maintenance service to the entire hotel under the guidance of the Engineering Manager and ensure that all service/breakdown requests are rapidly dealt with to the highest standards thereby contributing to total guest satisfaction.

What we're looking for:

Experience:

  • Previous experience working in the Engineering department or in a similar environment (preferred).

Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
  • Innovative
  • Pro-active and reliable
  • Practical maintenance experience
  • Able to work alone and within a team
  • Health & Safety

 

Specific duties include: 

  • Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.  Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
  • Carry equipment (e.g., tools, tester).  Identify, locate and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings.  Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
  • Communicate each day's activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
  • Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories:  air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building.  Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area.
  • Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing e.g plunge toilet and unclog drain), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
  • Program TVs and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties. 
  • Participate within the engineering shift rota pattern including call out rota

Rewards for work, benefits for your lifestyle

You'll be supported in and out of the workplace through:

  • Discounts on hotel rooms and food & beverage
  • "Perks at work" scheme
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Recognition programs
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Encouraging management
  • Team-spirited colleagues

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.



With our diverse portfolio of locations, you'll find Delta Hotels in world-renowned cities and prestigious resorts across Canada. Delta Hotels is a Marriott International brand and offers you the opportunity to find the hospitality job and career journey that's right for you. With more than 1100 managed properties and 19 brands you'll find Marriott International in your neighborhood and in more than 74 countries across the globe. Find Your World   at Delta Hotels.