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By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

Fly direct to Tresco with Penzance Helicopters - making the flight to the Isles of Scilly as memorable as the destination

Before you Arrive

Before you Arrive

Our pre-arrival checklist - from letting us know your travel plans to ordering your wine and groceries

Tresco Islandshare

Tresco Islandshare

Own a piece of this unique island, with 40 years of holidays on Tresco as more than just a visitor. Discover Islandshares for sale...

Tresco Offers & Breaks

Tresco Offers & Breaks

From seasonal escapes to wellness and creative breaks and last-minute offers, discover our latest offers & breaks on Tresco Island

Eating

Eating

From beachfront dining to our cosy inn, get a taste for island-inspired dining with a Tresco twist

Grocery

Grocery

Place a pre-arrival grocery order and we'll deliver to your accommodation on your arrival

Events & Experiences

Events & Experiences

From the Low Tide Event to live music, Abbey Garden Theatre and more, discover extraordinary events on the Isles of Scilly

Day Trips to Tresco

Day Trips to Tresco

Whether you're coming from elsewhere on Scilly, or further afield in Devon or Cornwall, a day trip to Tresco is the perfect day out

Maintenance Assistant - Hell Bay Hotel

We require a Maintenance Assistant to join the team at Hell Bay Hotel, looking after our hotel & grounds on the beautiful island of Bryher.

Department: Hell Bay Hotel

Reporting to
: Hotel General Manager

Salary
: From £12.25 per hour, dependent on experience

Hours:
45-52 hours per week, with 2 days off


Contract Length
: Seasonal, March – October (dates can be flexible)

Duties Include:

    • Assisting the maintenance manager with actioning all hotel maintenance requirements
    • Ensuring high standards of functionality, efficiency and safety throughout the property
    • Swimming pool and plant room maintenance
    • Completing regular maintenance on sewage systems
    • General gardening and ensuring all outdoor areas are well-maintained
    • Liaising with our wider Services/Maintenance team on Tresco for assistance with repairs
    • Meeting the freight boat and transporting deliveries to the hotel
    • Assisting the Porter with driving guests and luggage to and from the quay as required
    • Meeting and Greeting guests from the boat upon arrival
    • Assisting with waste disposal for the hotel

Our Ideal Candidate:

    • Experience in a similar role is essential, along with any qualification or exposure to: electrics, plumbing, fire safety, carpentry etc.
    • A hands-on, can-do person with an eye for detail
    • Able to prioritise conflicting demands and allocate budget accordingly
    • Driving licence is essential, and previous tractor and Merlo experience desirable
    • Welcoming and helpful with friendly customer service
    • Able to quickly pick up new skills in a new environment
    • Proactive, self-motivated and able to work well both individually and as part of a larger team
    • Good communication and people management skills
    • Willing to work weekends and be on call two evening per week

About Tresco Island and Hell Bay Hotel

At the heart of the Isles of Scilly archipelago, 28 miles from the Cornish coast, Tresco Island is a family‐run business comprising the whole island of Tresco and the Hell Bay Hotel on the neighbouring island of Bryher.

With timeshare and rental cottages, a 16-bedroom inn, two restaurants, a world-famous garden, a spa, an art gallery, a shop and a working farm, Tresco is a subtropical island known for its deserted bays, aquamarine seas and exceptional guest experiences.

Just across the water on the neighbouring island of Bryher, Hell Bay Hotel stands as Scilly’s highest-rated hotel and restaurant. Our boutique hotel offers 25 suites, a 3AA Rosette restaurant, a Crab Shack and wellness facilities - a haven of calm amidst the wild seascape of Bryher's west coast.

Working and Living Here

If the breathtaking views and island lifestyle aren't enough, we offer excellent pay rates, on-island accommodation, travel to and from the island, and a great range of benefits. We're proud to offer competitive pay above the National Living Wage, and many positions offer gratuities. Some positions also offer meals on duty and pathways for progression for the right people. Our range of staff benefits is constantly evolving and currently include a 20% discount in our eateries and shops, unlimited scheduled boating to explore the archipelago, subsidised spa membership and treatments, free entry to Tresco Abbey Garden, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted stays for friends and family.

In order to process any application, we require confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, if you are not, we are unable to help with the necessary paperwork to assist with this.

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Stay on Tresco

Winter and Festive breaks are not always available to book online - for cottage stays or New Inn breaks over the winter months please go to Winter on Tresco or call 01720 422849.

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