Painter and Decorator

Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and overall handy person for the role of Painter and to conduct general maintenance work.

Our location is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park). We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

Earnings are £13 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £27,000.

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 40 hours per week working any 5 days out of 7. When required, you may be asked to work up to 2 Saturdays a month.

BENEFITS

Our brand has been voted within the top 15 hospitality employers of the year for the past three years, and our HR Team won ‘People Team of the Year’ 2022, so we must be doing something right! In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

–40 per cent off stays at any Dakota

–25 per cent off drinks and dining at any Dakota

–Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes

• free private mental health support and counselling sessions
• video GP consultations and private prescription services
• online fitness resources
• access to the Smart Spending App to enjoy shopping discounts

–Access to the My Mind Pal app

–Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions

–Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.

–Family-friendly flexible working options

–Meals on duty and uniforming

–£150 bonus to recommend a friend to join our team

–£10 bonus every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor

–Free free bi-annual eye testing for users of display screen equipment

–Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment such as in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsbility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety

–Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System

–Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan

–Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester.

We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

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  To carry out painting tasks within guest bedrooms, public areas and the grounds.
• Complete general maintenance tasks such as DIY tasks and de-scaling shower heads, siliconing and grouting, carrying out light works in bathrooms.
• Work closely with the Area Maintenance Manager to maintain company standards within guest bedrooms and public areas.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance of the building and its grounds.
• Ensure that all tasks and requests are carried out efficiently and in a timely matter.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all plant and equipment in the hotel and maintain these in efficient working order by following routine maintenance procedures.
• Adopt a proactive approach by carrying out a regular walk round the hotel and grounds to ensure potential problems are dealt with promptly.
• Work strictly within health and safety guidelines.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• Previous training or have skills in either painting, woodwork, joinery, or general 'handy' tasks.
• At least one years working experience in painting and decorating or completed a qualification in a related maintenance areas.
• Physically able to carry out maintenance tasks and be standing for the entirety of your shift.
• Work well by themselves and work with pace.
• Keen attention to detail and high standards of finishing.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for the role as well as their ability to show a long-term commitment to the brand as a real team player.

APPLY

To apply, please send us your up to date CV. For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our:

–Website

–Instagram: @dakotahotelsuk or @dakotahotel_edb

–Trip Advisor: Dakota Edinburgh

–Facebook page: Dakota Edinburgh