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We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Engineer to oversee all maintenance operations within our hotel property. The successful candidate will ensure the safety, functionality, and high standards of the building, guest rooms, and facilities while leading a small maintenance team and coordinating with external contractors. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Manage day-to-day maintenance operations across the hotel property Ensure all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, lifts, and mechanical systems) are maintained and fully operational Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities Plan and manage preventative maintenance schedules Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergency repairs Supervise, train, and motivate maintenance staff Manage maintenance budgets, stock control, and ordering of supplies Liaise with external contractors and service providers Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and hotel brand standards Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports

Autocare Bethnal green, are seeking a skilled and dedicated Automotive Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and a passion for vehicle maintenance and repair. This role requires hands-on experience with various automotive systems, the ability to diagnose issues, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Duties • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes, brake inspections, and tyre rotations., • Diagnose and repair mechanical issues using hand tools, power tools, and equipment repair techniques., • Read and interpret schematics to understand vehicle systems and components., • Assemble parts and components as needed during repairs or maintenance tasks., • Conduct heavy lifting as required for various automotive tasks., • Maintain a clean and organised work environment to ensure safety and efficiency., • Provide exceptional customer service by communicating effectively with clients about their vehicle needs and repairs., • Proven mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in automotive repair., • Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively., • Ability to read schematics and technical manuals related to automotive systems., • If you have your own tools would be ideal but not necessary, • Strong customer service skills to interact positively with clients., • Previous experience in equipment repair is advantageous but not mandatory., • A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential. If you are passionate about automobiles and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Automotive Mechanic. Full-Time position Competitive salary plus benefits if interested, please apply to this offer.

We’re looking to work with reliable, skilled self-employed electricians to support our growing workload.Requirements: ✔️ NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)✔️ 18th Edition✔️ ECS/CSCS card preferred✔️ Testing & Inspection qualifications are an advantage (not essential)✔️ Own van✔️ Own tools✔️ Public Liability Insurance✔️ UTR number (self-employed)✔️ Strong work ethic and pride in quality workmanshipWork Available: • Domestic, • Commercial, • Maintenance, • EICRs, • Installations, • Fault finding, • Remedial works We’re looking for electricians who are: • Professional and punctual, • Able to work independently, • Customer-focused, • Reliable and committed to delivering high standards Competitive rates with ongoing opportunities available for the right people.

Citadines South Kensington London is seeking a confident Maintenance Technician to become part of our Team. Our properties operate 24/7; therefore, the department works on an early or late shift, on a rotating basis. You will report to the Maintenance Manager, supporting towards providing our guests with memorable experiences of the city. As our Maintenance Technician , you will be responsible for: Implementing all policies, standards and procedures for Water Hygiene, Energy Conservation and Control, Fire Prevention and other Safety Programmes, and Effective Preventative and Routine Maintenance Inspections Maintaining and repairing all mechanical service pumps, valves, boilers, calorifiers, AHU and auxiliary plant Maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment as directed Attending fire alarm calls and acting as part of a fire fighting team leader in conjunction with the Duty Manager Accurately recording work, stock levels, shift activities, in the appropriate logs and reporting to senior management when required Processing handover in line with Company guidelines To be successful in the role of Maintenance Technician , we require: Previous experience in a similar role Ability to bring the guest experience to life throughout the hotel Willingness to learn and work with IT systems quickly Strong technical and time management skills A good command of English is essential, a second language is advantageous This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Maintenance Technician . We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend bonus Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties Staff incentives when you and your team perform (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us Citadines is a brand of The Ascott Limited. At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Trading as: Citadines by The Ascott Limited Required skills: Time Management, Multitasking, Organisation Skills, Attention to Detail, Technical Skills, Customer Focus, Team Work, Communication Skills, Problem Solving

Job Ref: 13238 Branch: Apex City of London Hotel Location: Apex City of London Hotel, London Salary/Benefits: £15.90 per hour plus excellent company benefits & perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 29/06/2026 Closing date: 29/09/2026 Why join Apex Hotels? You will receive a warm welcome into the Apex family on joining us as a Maintenance Technician in London. We genuinely care about our guests and each other and we show this through our family values of Trust, Passion, Friendliness and Teamwork. We encourage you to bring your own unique personality to the role and being yourself whilst working as part of the Maintenance and Engineering Team as we believe it is our personality, style and friendliness that makes Apex Hotels You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: • 29 days holiday, • Training and development from day one, • Employee events and celebrations, • Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP, • Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools, • Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working., • Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date., • £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ...... • Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family., • Involvement in our employee recognition schemes, • Long service recognition, • Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, • 50% discount in our restaurants, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, • Spa treatments and product discounts, • Life Assurance cover Starting your Journey: As a Technician working within our maintenance team, you will provide our hotel with the practical hands-on skills and trade based knowledge that is required to maintain all guest facilities, hotel plant and systems in a safe and immaculate condition. Core to your role will be our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) through which you will receive and perform a wide range of practical tasks and activities in a timely and work safe manner, to include; • Painting – Surfaces preparation, application of paint to walls and woodwork, • Bathroom Maintenance- Tile replacement, replacement of grouting & sealant, repair of fixtures and fittings,, • Plumbing- Minor pipework repairs, replacement of taps/ fittings/ sanitaryware, unblocking of wastes, servicing of TMVs, • Air conditioning – Basic refrigeration maintenance, cleaning of air filters/ coils/ strainers, • Electrical – Minor electrical works such as replacing damaged sockets/ switches, lamp replacement, light fitting replacement, resetting of trippages, repair of small appliances, periodic safety checks, • Carpentry/ joinery- adjustment of doors, adjustment/ replacement of door closures, minor furniture repairs, replacement of smoke seals, lock replacements, • Plant Maintenance – Replacing AHU filters, cleaning of strainers, intake/ extracts, swimming pool maintenance, valve exercising, perform operational checks to plant, • Periodic Safety Checks- the inspection and testing of fire doors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, fire safety interfaces, fire extinguishers, smoke vents, the undertaking of legionella control measures, • Security – Door lock programming and battery replacement, bedroom safe openings, • General – Carpet repairs, ceiling tile replacement, responding to guest requests for assistance and service recovery We love to welcome people with different experiences and skillsets into our maintenance team and wider Apex family. We want to ensure you get the best experience and enjoyment from your career from the moment you begin your journey with us. In order to be successful in this role, you will hold: • A trade-based qualification, skill or expertise, • Previous experience of delivering a broad range of general property maintenance activities to expert handyperson level in addition to your core expertise, • A technical mindset and ability to learn and retain new skills, • A flexible approach to a wide range of maintenance tasks with desire and ability to always deliver these to a high standard, • A high degree of Health & Safety awareness, being familiar with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work, • Ability and willingness to diligently perform works and complete associated maintenance records via a handheld device, • Sound communication skills both written and oral, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually, • Ability to commute daily to our hotel with availability to work any 5 days from 7 on a rotational basis, • Willingness to provide maintenance cover outside of normal working hours on a rotational basis Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About the Apex City of London Hotel The Apex City of London is tucked away on Seething Lane, a tranquil street next to the medieval St Olave's Church. Yet it's just moments from the Tower of London and Fenchurch Street Station making it unbelievably central for travel, culture and business. The Hotel boasts some of the Cities best hotel room suites and the restaurant draws inspiration from seasonal ingredients and global flavours to create an appealing mix of traditional and forward-thinking dishes.

Citadines Islington Square London is seeking a confident Maintenance Handyperson to become part of our Team. Our properties operate 24/7; therefore, the department works on an early or late shift, on a rotating basis. You will report to the Maintenance Manager, supporting towards providing our guests with memorable experiences of the city. As our Maintenance Handyperson , you will be responsible for: Implementing all policies, standards and procedures for Water Hygiene, Energy Conservation and Control, Fire Prevention and other Safety Programmes, and Effective Preventative and Routine Maintenance Inspections Responding to job log system registered works and completing all jobs assigned within the targeted timescale Monitoring engineering stock levels and logging shift activities on a regular basis and communicate appropriately when needed Reporting any hazards or defects to senior management Processing handover in line with Company guidelines To be successful in the role of Maintenance Handyperson , we require: Strong technical skills and willingness to learn Excellent guest engagement skills Ability to bring the guest experience to life throughout the hotel Ability to communicate and organise yourself in line with different guest expectations A good command of English is essential, a second language is advantageous This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Maintenance Handyperson . We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend bonus Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties Staff incentives when you and your team perform (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us Citadines is a brand of The Ascott Limited. At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Trading as: Citadines by The Ascott Limited Required skills: Organisation, Communication, Time Management, Fluent in English, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Technical skills, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Team Work, Problem Solving

We're searching for a full time handyman to join We are looking for an experienced, reliable and highly capable General Builder / Property Maintenance Operative to join our growing team. This is not a specialist trade role. We need someone who is genuinely multi-skilled and able to take ownership of maintaining our portfolio of residential properties. You'll be trusted to diagnose problems, carry out repairs to a high standard, and keep properties safe, compliant and ready for occupation. No two days are the same. You could be repairing a leaking pipe in the morning, installing a fire door in the afternoon, and decorating a property the following day. Responsibilities You should be confident carrying out work including, but not limited to: Plumbing • Diagnosing and repairing leaks, • Replacing taps, toilets, sinks and waste fittings, • Clearing blocked sinks, baths and drains, • Replacing valves, traps and pipework, • General plumbing maintenance Electrical • Fault finding, • Replacing sockets, switches and light fittings, • Installing additional sockets, • Consumer unit (fuse board) replacements, • Hardwiring smoke and heat alarms, • General electrical repairs and maintenance Carpentry • Hanging and adjusting doors, • Installing and repairing fire doors, • Fitting locks, handles and ironmongery, • Building stud partitions, • Skirting, architraves and general finish carpentry, • Kitchen and unit repairs Heating & Hot Water • Diagnosing heating and hot water faults, • Replacing valves, pumps and heating components where appropriate, • Basic boiler fault finding, • Liaising with Gas Safe engineers when specialist work is required Decorating • Preparing surfaces, • Filling, sanding and making good, • Internal painting and decorating, • Minor plaster repairs General Building • Basic brickwork and repairs, • Tiling, • Silicone sealing, • Flooring repairs, • General property refurbishment, • Damp and water damage repairs Furniture & Installations • Flat-pack furniture assembly, • Installing shelving, curtain poles and blinds, • Mounting televisions, • Fitting appliances where required Clearance & External Works • Rubbish removal, • Furniture removals, • Garden clearance, • Fence and gate repairs, • General external maintenance What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Can turn their hand to almost any maintenance or building task., • Takes pride in producing high-quality work., • Can work independently and solve problems without constant supervision., • Has excellent attention to detail., • Is organised and reliable., • Communicates professionally with tenants, landlords and colleagues., • Keeps work areas clean and tidy., • Understands the importance of completing jobs properly rather than taking shortcuts. Essential Requirements • Proven experience in general building and property maintenance., • Strong knowledge across multiple trades., • Full UK driving licence., • Own tools., • Ability to manage your workload and prioritise urgent repairs., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent trade qualifications., • 18th Edition Electrical qualification., • Plumbing qualifications., • Experience working in occupied residential properties., • Fire door installation experience., • Experience working with letting agents, housing providers or local authorities. Why Join Us? You'll be joining a growing property company where your work genuinely matters. We maintain a large residential portfolio and are looking for someone who can become our go-to maintenance expert. If you're the type of person who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in your workmanship, and wants a varied role where no two days are the same, we'd like to hear from you.

We are seeking reliable, hardworking, and experienced Removals Porters and Professional Packers to join our removals and storage team for an immediate start. Operating across all areas of London, we carry out residential and commercial collections, deliveries, and storage jobs. This is a self-employed position, requiring applicants to have a valid UTR number and the ability to invoice weekly. The role involves: • Carefully packing customers’ belongings, • Loading and unloading vehicles, • Moving furniture and boxes, • Accurately recording items using a dedicated mobile app This physically active and customer-facing role is ideal for team players who take pride in their work and understand the importance of handling customers’ belongings with care. Key Responsibilities: • Safely load and unload furniture, boxes, and other household or commercial items., • Professionally pack and protect customers’ belongings for transport and storage., • Wrap furniture using suitable protective materials., • Carry items safely between properties, removal vehicles, and storage facilities., • Assist with dismantling and reassembling furniture where required., • Organise items efficiently inside vehicles and storage areas., • Use the mobile app to scan, photograph, and record customer assets., • Take clear and accurate photographs of items during collections and deliveries., • Check items against inventories and job instructions., • Accurately update item details, status, and location within the app., • Report any existing damage, missing items, or concerns to the team leader., • Maintain a polite and professional manner when dealing with customers., • Keep removal vehicles, equipment, and working areas clean and organised., • Follow manual handling, health and safety, and company procedures., • Work closely with drivers, team leaders, and other porters to complete jobs efficiently and on time. Requirements: • A valid UTR number is essential., • Must be registered as self-employed and able to provide weekly invoices., • Available for an immediate start., • Previous removals, professional packing, delivery, warehouse, or manual-handling experience is preferred; professional packing experience is an advantage., • Comfortable using a smartphone and mobile applications., • Able to take clear photographs and accurately record information., • Physically fit and comfortable lifting and carrying heavy or bulky items., • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions., • Careful and respectful when handling customers’ belongings., • Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Good communication and teamwork skills., • Flexible regarding working hours and job locations., • Willing and able to work across all areas of London., • A positive and professional attitude. Full training will be provided on our mobile app, professional packing techniques, and company procedures. What We Offer: • Immediate start., • Regular work across London., • Weekly invoicing., • A varied role involving residential and commercial removals and storage jobs., • Training in professional packing, removals, storage procedures, and use of our mobile app., • Opportunities to develop and take on additional responsibilities., • A supportive and professional team environment. The pay is £120.00-£140.00 per day.