Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Decorator
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Job Ref: NOB2667
Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Location: London Portman Square, West London
Salary/Benefits: Up to £33,000 plus £7,000 service charge and benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: flexible hours
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Posted date: 20/07/2026
Closing date: 20/08/2026
About the Role
At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, every guest experience is shaped by the quality of our surroundings. As a Decorator and Room Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring our guest rooms and public areas remain in outstanding condition, delivering the high standards of comfort, functionality, and presentation that define the Nobu experience.
Responsibilities
Working as part of our Engineering team, you will carry out preventative maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment works while responding promptly to operational requirements across the hotel.
You will
- Carry out maintenance and repair work within guest rooms and public areas, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
- Diagnose and resolve common room defects efficiently and professionally
- Undertake painting and decorating works, including preparation, filling, sanding, and finishing
- Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks and support wider engineering projects
- Carry out basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance repairs
- Complete grouting, silicone application, and other room refurbishment works as required
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Support the upkeep of air conditioning and fire safety systems where required
- Maintain excellent health and safety standards and safe working practices at all times
- Work closely with colleagues across Engineering and Operations to support the smooth running of the hotel
- Provide a professional and guest-focused service when working in occupied areas
- Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a proactive approach to your work every day
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What We're Looking For
You have previous experience in hotel maintenance, property maintenance, or a similar hands-on role and take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. You possess a broad maintenance skillset, including decorating, repairs, and basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry disciplines.
You are highly organized, safety-conscious, and enjoy solving problems efficiently. With a positive attitude and strong attention to detail, you thrive as part of a team and understand the importance of maintaining a luxury environment for guests and colleagues alike.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
- £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
- Two hotel-wide social events each year, including our Employee Awards Night
- Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties worldwide
- Discounted Pilates classes and wellness treatments
- Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider Nobu portfolio
- Innovative learning and development opportunities
- Exciting wellness and volunteering initiatives
- Up to 33 holiday days through length of service
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts on all food and beverage
- Free meals while on duty
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About Us
Nobu Hotels effortlessly blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition into the concept of a lifestyle hotel. Filled with cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels provides remarkable hospitable service and an unparalleled experience like nothing before. Helming from world-renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept is a remarkable conjunction of exquisite cuisine, innovation, and creativity.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 243 guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom, and meeting spaces beautifully conceptualized by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects.
We are looking for great people that embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family, & Crafted.
You will share our passion, deliver quality results, and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.
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