Maintenance Operative - Painter

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with a keen eye for detail?

Do you take pride in creating beautifully finished spaces that guests love?

Are you proactive, practical and passionate about maintaining high standards?

What do we want?

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Operative – Painter to join our Property Team across Bedruthan and Scarlet. This is a hands‑on role focused on painting, decorating and general maintenance, ensuring our guest rooms, apartments, spa and public areas are always presented to the highest standard. You will play a key role in both planned preventative maintenance and reactive works, responding promptly to guest and staff requests while maintaining safe, compliant and beautifully kept environments.

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance across hotel, spa and guest areas
• Respond promptly and effectively to guest and staff maintenance requests
• Conduct daily inspections of public areas to proactively identify maintenance needs
• Complete painting and decorating to a high professional standard
• Undertake general maintenance including minor plumbing, woodwork, lock maintenance and equipment repairs
• Maintain mechanical and plant areas in a neat, safe and orderly condition
• Assist with refurbishment, remodelling and construction projects as required
• Ensure all hazards are reported immediately and health & safety standards are upheld
• Complete reports and work orders accurately
• Maintain rooms, apartments and guest‑facing areas while ensuring minimal disruption
• Follow preventative maintenance programmes and update records accordingly
• Participate fully in team meetings and required training
  
  Work flexibly, including some weekends and emergency situations where required

• One main trade qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or 3, City & Guilds or equivalent) – essential
• Proven experience in painting and decorating
• Previous experience in a maintenance role, ideally within hospitality or a similar environment
• Sound understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements

• Strong technical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive, hands‑on approach
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Attention to detail and commitment to high presentation standards
• Team player with a positive, can‑do attitude

• Competitive salary of £27,206 per annum
• A people‑centric working environment
• Learning and internal career progression opportunities
• A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• Long service scheme – enjoy a free stay at Bedruthan after your first year
• 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• Temporary on‑site team accommodation available

Perched on the rugged clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan and Scarlet have always been trailblazers in hospitality. Going above and beyond to make sure when you join our family, you will be part of one of the most exciting independent companies in the UK.

Joining our team isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle choice.

** AGENCIES:
We’re not working with recruitment agencies on this role, and thank you for thinking of us. Any unsolicited CVs will be treated as direct applications and agency fees will not be due. **