Painter & Decorator, The Savoy

The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world's most iconic hotels. A renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.

Job Title: Painter/Decorator   

Department: Engineering                     

Inspired and supported by: Engineering supervisors and Engineering manager

Salary: £37,320 

Your purpose will be:

To maintain and enhance all interior and exterior finishes of the building. To highlight any opportunities to improve and enhance the building.    

You will be accountable for:

• Maintaining paint and paper finishes in all areas 
• Seeking opportunities to improve the look and finish of all areas
• Keeping open good lines of communication with all departments and within the department

Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:

• Keeping all paint finishes in the building up to standard
• Paper hanging including wide vinyl paper  
• High standard of preparation work to ensure quality finish
• To regularly check paint stock and to report to supervisors what needs ordering
• Communicate rooms and areas needing repair and time lines on how long the work will take 
• To meet all service standards in every guest interaction
• To keep all equipment and tools provided by the hotel are kept in good repair
• To work well alongside other departments and other trades within the department to ensure smooth running of the hotel
• Communicate any delays due to any unforeseen problems in a timely manner so expectations can be managed  
• To keep work areas clean and tidy at all times and use signage provided by the hotel
• Coverage of night shifts when needed in areas that cannot accessed during operational hours
• Maintaining a high standard of personal grooming and appearance 

What you will need to do in this role?

Essential:

• 3 – 5 years experience in painting and decorating
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships
• Ability to multi task and problem solve in a fast paced environment
• Keen eye for detail
• Proven organisational skills works well on your own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results
• Flexibility to work different shifts including night shifts 

Desirable:

• 1 – 3 years experience in luxury hospitality environment
• City and guilds qualification in painting and decorating   

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance
• 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)
• Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses including Perkbox
• Special rates for Savoy colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• Fantastic colleague rates in Fairmont and Raffles hotels worldwide that includes friends & family
• Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation
• 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars
• 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea
• 50% discount at our spa and florist
• 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill
• 20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel and restaurant 1890
• Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues
• Colleague gym facility and Virgin Active gym membership discount
• Employee assistance programme
• Annual optician reimbursements for eye tests and glasses
• English language classes
• Colleague restaurant
• Local F&B, retail and gym discounts
• Interfaith prayer room
• Wellness room
• Cycle to work scheme