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.
