Maintenance Assistant Manager / Senior Maintenance Technician

Set in hundreds of acres of beautiful forest Longford Forest is the perfect place for a short break in Ireland, 365 days a year. With homely accommodation, up to 100 indoor and outdoor activities and a choice of bars and restaurants, there is something for all the family, all year round.

From fixing faults to replacing items, joining our Technical Services team means you can be a superhero for families during their break. The dedicated team provide a speedy response to any service breakdown while delivering excellent care, so our guests can relax knowing they’re being taken care of.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT MANAGER / SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | Circa €45,300 per annum

In this role, you will support the Maintenance Managers in the effective management and supervision of all maintenance duties. You will execute works allocated by the Technical Services Management Team, ensuring they are carried out in order of priority and that they are reported back on.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance work as allocated, including Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Supervision of maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation
• Providing reports on work completed
• Completion of statutory / legal paperwork including Gas Safe and electrical installation certification
• Complying with all divisional procedural standards
• Providing frontline response for fire alarm activation and other incidents
• Planning staff rotas to ensure that the Company’s needs are fulfilled and ensure that overtime and third-party costs are managed in accordance with the departmental operating procedure

You will support with facilitating and developing a culture that promotes and encourages the general wellbeing, motivation, and morale of your team, whilst ensuring effective performance management strategies are in place and your team are actively contributing towards this.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive your contracted hours each period.

As our Village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills as you will regularly come into contact with both colleagues and guests.

Essential requirements:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Ability to plan, prioritise, manage and supervise work without supervision in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Ability to work effectively and as part of a team in dynamic and high pressure situations
• Ability to communicate well at all levels
• A current full Irish/EU, Class B (+E), Drivers Licence

One of the following qualifications is required along with suitable working experience in the relevant technical field: 

Electrical

NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical or demonstrable equivalent (i.e. National Craft Certificate) 

Experience in the implementation and use of the National Rules for Electrical Installations based on ET101.

Plumbing

NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Plumbing, Pipefitting or demonstrable equivalent (i.e. National Craft Certificate)

Mechanical

NFQ Level 7 Engineering Services Management

Desirable requirements:

• Electrical Testing and Verification of Electrical Installations (Qualified Certifier) Course. Registered Electrical Contractor with Safe Electric
• City & Guilds 9848-51 Certificate in High Voltage Operational Safety or a High Voltage Safety Awareness Course
• NFQ Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Industrial Electrical Engineering (Apprenticeship)
• Domestic Gas Safety Course
• Domestic Servicing Training Course
• Registered Gas Installer with RGII (as an individual or under an employer’s registration

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 7th May 2024 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

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