Handyman

The Role: Handyman

South Place Hotel

The Location:  South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London, EC2M 2AF

The Salary: £28k 

Contract: Full time

Why work for us:

Our industry leading benefits have you covered!

• Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
  
• Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
  
• Exclusive perks: Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the Lifeworks app.
  
• Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Wagestream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
  
• Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
  
• Total Wellbeing Package: Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare – offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more!
  
• Dental care made easy: With Tooth Fairy you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.
  
• Mindfulness at your fingertips: Boost your mental wellbeing with myStrength – a personalised app offering guidance and practices to overcome life’s challenges and enhance mental health.
  
• Forward thinking: With Care Concierge you can navigate later life care with ease through a personalised service offering guidance, funding support and peace of mind.
  
• Nourish your body: We offer healthy and nutritious meals whilst on shift.
  
• Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
  
• Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, D&D Connect which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
  
• Get some rest: Your holiday allowance increases with length of service. 
  
• Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
• Spread the love: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.

 Who we are:

At D&D London we are passionate about all thing’s food and drink. We strive to deliver quality in everything we do, each time we do it. With over 30 diverse venues across 6 cities including London, New York and Paris. Each of our sites pride themselves on the unique designs, the freshest produce and the most exclusive settings. Founded in 2006 by Des Gunewardena and David Loewi, our eponymous D and D, the mission has always been the same, to provide each and every guest with a luxury experience when stepping foot into our restaurants and hotel.

As D&D London’s first hotel, South Place Hotel is quite rightly something special: boutique, luxurious and fresh faced. Described by Wallpaper magazine as ‘Miami via Moorgate’, the hotel has 80 guest rooms, Michelin starred Angler restaurant as well as 3SP restaurant and five bars. With an array of meeting and event spaces as well as the stunning Secret Garden and rooftop terrace overlooking the Capital.

A bit about what you will be doing and what we are looking for:

As Handyman you will complete maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis and keep all equipment in good conditions with a minimum of downtime by providing day-today maintenance of the hotel. Continually work towards and support the improvement of engineering service to guests, other departments, and fellow colleagues.

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
• Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues with little to no supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Assure each day’s activities and problems that occur are communicated to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
• Display solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required to perform repair and maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment (e.g., pump and motor replacement), plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical equipment including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
• Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related duties.
• Assist with surface preparation and painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough clean up of the painting or repair area.
• Display working knowledge of all engineering computer programs related to preventative maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including devices that interact with such programs.
• Perform mid-level troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
• Ensure that maintenance procedures and controls that are in place are adhered to
• Ensure all Breakdown/Emergency requests are dealt with efficiently and effectively
• Ensure that all firefighting equipment and associated alarm systems are in safe working order and maintained in line with local authority requirements
• Ensure all electrical equipment is in safe working order in line with the regulations. 
• Execute general repairs as quickly as possible, with minimum disruption to guest services.
• Ensure that health and safety and other statutory regulations are always adhered to.