Relais & Châteaux
Estates Technician (3-month temporary role)
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Company Description
At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, we proudly offer two distinct luxury establishments situated on separate estates, yet operated seamlessly as one cohesive team. Whether you opt for the laid-back ambiance of Gilpin Hotel or the distinct combination of hotel and country house at Gilpin Lake House, your experience with us is designed to be effortlessly harmonious.
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are part of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels and we are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.
Job Description
Join the team behind one of the Lake District’s most beautiful luxury hotels.
Our passion is people, hospitality, and creating memorable moments. As part of our dedicated Estates team, you’ll help keep our stunning 5-star environment safe, tidy, and running smoothly for guests and colleagues.
We’re looking for a practical, reliable Estates Technician to support day-to-day upkeep across our hotel, spa, restaurants, and Lake House estate. This is a short-term, entry-level role focused on routine tasks, basic checks, and assisting the Estates team during a busy period.
You’ll work closely with our Estates Manager and senior technicians, helping with simple maintenance tasks and ensuring our spaces remain beautifully presented.
✨ Your Role as Estates Technician:
- Supports general tasks, and assists with basic maintenance duties such as simple repairs, tidying, and routine checks.
- Cleans and tests hot tubs daily, including water testing, chemical balancing, and safety checks for all hot tubs across the estate, ensuring they meet strict hygiene and presentation standards.
- Supports planned preventative maintenance tasks under supervision.
- Responds to requests and attends to minor maintenance issues raised by other departments, ensuring issues are logged and escalated appropriately.
- Supports safety and compliance by following established procedures to help keep facilities safe and compliant.
- Supports works across grounds and accommodation, by assisting with simple upkeep tasks across the estate, including outdoor areas and staff/guest accommodation.
- Completes basic checklists, including daily hot tub logs, and reports issues promptly to the senior estates team.
- Works closely with estates colleagues, contractors, and suppliers to support smooth daily operations.
- Helps maintain the high standards of cleanliness and presentation our guests expect.
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🌟 What We’re Looking For:
- Practical, hands-on approach - comfortable carrying out simple manual tasks and following clear instructions.
- Basic maintenance skills, with some experience or confidence with general repairs or practical work is helpful but not essential.
- Positive, can-do attitude and you’ll be someone who enjoys supporting a team and getting stuck in.
- Calm, reliable and able to stay steady and organised when unexpected issues arise.
- Flexible and willing to support a 7-day hospitality operation with varied tasks, including daily hot tub routines.
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💼 What We Offer:
- The chance to work alongside a team of passionate professionals.
- A supportive, dynamic and creative environment.
- Opportunities for growth and development within the Gilpin family.
- Meals on shift, uniform, and generous gratuities.
- A stunning Lake District setting that inspires every day.
- The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars, and two Michelin Keys.
- The prestige of working within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.
- You will become part of the Relais & Châteaux community, a global association of 580 exceptional hotels and restaurants united by a passion for the profession, the authenticity of human relations and the promotion of local traditions.
If you’re hands-on, dependable, and ready to help keep our hot tubs and estate looking their absolute best, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information
- Salary: £29,952, pro rata to hours worked
- Gratuities: Allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Average levels are projected as being from £234 per month (pro rata to hours worked)
- Hours: 45 per week
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel
Department: Maintenance
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