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voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is a luxury boutique hotel set on an intimate 70-acre estate, ideally situated at the gateway to the finest vineyards of the Hunter Valley.

Our Hotel is looking for a Full Time Event Setup & Maintenance Handyperson to join our engaged and friendly team. This role will contribute to the setup and breakdown of events, as well as the maintenance of building, plant, equipment, fixtures and fittings around the Hotel. As an efficient self-starter you'll be able to work with limited supervision.

Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

• Organising the setting up and breakdown of furniture and equipment for Weddings, Conferences and Events (indoor and outdoor).

• Working closely with our Event Planners & Food and Beverage Team to organise the logistics of event furniture & equipment to move across our estate, in preparation of upcoming events.

• Work with the Maintenance Team to repair, replace and refurbish items around the hotel.

• Taking responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside of the hotel.

• Following the preventative maintenance calendar and looking for new ways to improve our guests’ experiences.

• Ensuring our hotel is maintained to a high standard and facilities are always guest-ready.

• Keeping your Supervisor in the loop with supply levels.

• Being ready to step up and take on extra duties when the team needs you.

What we need from you:

• Due to the nature of this role, the flexibility to work a 7-day roster, which may include some evenings, weekends and public holidays, (shifts are generally 7.00am-3.00pm).

• Physical Fitness - This role requires frequent lifting and bending, so strong physical fitness and stamina is required.

• Ability to perform manual handling tasks in a physical work environment, including pushing, pulling and lifting up to 23kgs.

• Preferably, you’ll have at least one year of maintenance or repair work under your belt.

• Good all round knowledge of maintenance procedures, preferably within the hospitality industry, hotels/resorts or similar environments (hospitals, schools, age care facility, shopping centres, etc) is highly advantageous.

• Experience in some of the following would be helpful: air conditioning, door lock systems, painting, tiling, plumbing and general furniture repairs.

• Ability to communicate and correspond accordingly with people across all departments.

• Ability to maintain high and consistent standards.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Full Australian working rights (no sponsorships will be offered)

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive wage that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

voco brand comes to life in hotels that you can count on but that are different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Hotels that are built on sustainability where we look after the planet with the same care as we look after our guests and colleagues.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.