Maintenance Assistant

at  Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA

Job Ref: INT21907
Branch: Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Ghent
Location: Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Ghent, Akkerhage
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and benefits package
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 38
Posted date: 22/10/2024
Closing date: 24/11/2024
Who are we?
The newly built Holiday Inn Express Suites hotel will be opening it’s doors at the end of October 2024, expanding our footprint and solidifying our presence in the local market.
The hotels are managed by Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We manage over 1,600 hotels and resorts worldwide that include big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriott and IHG as well as small independent hotels and everything in between, including a portfolio of prestigious hotels in Ghent.
To expand our business, we are now looking for a Maintenance Assistant.
What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge family, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include

• Market leading DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Travel to work by public transport is 100% paid by employer (NMBS/DELIJN)
• Daily meal vouchers and eco cheques
• Access to all online trainings and Horecaforma trainings
• Hotel discounts with Staff rates and up to 50% discount

Alongside the benefits on offer, this role will give you a unique opportunity to work as part of a renowned hospitality group with a Global presence, invested in your ongoing development and passionate about retaining key talent.
A day in the life of…

As Maintenance Assistant, you will:

• Support the Hotel Maintenance Manager with both planned and reactive maintenance, defect repairs, and health safety checks in line with Aimbridge’s core values
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for yourself, guests, and colleagues in line with the company’s security, operating, and environmental policies.
• Carry out mandatory checks and maintenance on all electrical equipment and machinery, whilst reporting accurately on the status throughout.
• Liaise with the wider hotel team to ensure a smooth and efficient service is provided at all times.
• Ensure you are well organised to guarantee minimum impact to guests and colleagues, whilst also delivering a consistently high standard of work and attention to detail during each shift.

Based in the Holiday Inn Express Suites, you will be part of a family of passionate people who know that being the best does not always mean working around the clock.
What do we need from you?
To be successful in this role, you will need a good understanding of hotel services along with experience within a maintenance role. Good electrical knowledge is required for this job.
You are available on call, in a shift system, for emergency technical interventions outside working hours. You receive a monthly fee for your on-call shifts.
The role offers a lot of training and development options to improve your overall technical skills and knowledge.

Please refer the Job description for details