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Group Carpenter
Philema Hospitality Management
Part Time
Full Time
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Group Carpenter
Philema Hospitality Management

Description

About: Philema Hospitality

We are a family-owned forward-thinking company who put our team and guests at the heart of everything that we do. We focus on development, well-being and team engagement with bespoke programmes to support each of these values. We create an environment which engages with our employees and ensures they feel appreciated, “when you enjoy what you do, work becomes play”

Shortlisted for Best Retention Initiative & Career Development Initiative at Springboard Excellence Awards 2023.

Employee Benefits:
• Complimentary off peak gym & spa membership at Fistral Spa / Gaia Spa
• 20% discount on Fistral Spa & Gaia Spa treatments
• 25% discount on food & beverage throughout the hotels and restaurants
• 50% discount on bed & breakfast stays throughout the hotels
• Friends & Family rates across the group
• Access to 360 Wellbeing - https://www.360-wellbeing.co.uk/
• Access to Wagestream - https://wagestream.com/en/
• Length of Service rewards 

The Group Carpenter is responsible for carrying out a wide range of carpentry and general maintenance works across the hotel group,  supporting the upkeep, improvement and development of guest and staff areas. This is a hands-on, practical role covering everything from decking and outdoor structures to shelving, repairs, room improvements and general joinery.

The role will include travelling to our sites across Cornwall and Devon

The role plays a key part in keeping our hotels looking beautiful, safe, functional and on-brand.


Key Responsibilities Carpentry & Joinery
  • Build, install and repair:

    • Decking, balustrades, steps, pergolas, outdoor structures

    • Shelving, cupboards, wardrobes, benches and storage units

    • Doors, frames, skirting, architraves and trims

    • Basic furniture repairs and modifications

  • Carry out room and public area refresh works (e.g. panelling, feature walls, headboards, boxing-in, etc.)

  • Support small refurb projects and upgrades across the group

General Maintenance Support
  • Assist with general maintenance tasks as required, including:

    • Minor patch repairs, fittings, fixtures

    • Basic plumbing or decorating works (where competent)

    • Making good after other trades

  • Carry out reactive maintenance and planned preventative works

  • Identify and report larger repair or safety issues

Property Standards & Safety
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, safely and neatly

  • Work in line with:

    • Health & Safety requirements

    • Fire safety and building safety standards

  • Keep work areas tidy and minimise disruption to guests and operations

  • Risk assess tasks and use tools and equipment correctly

Project & Team Support
  • Work across multiple properties as part of the group maintenance team

  • Support wider maintenance and refurbishment projects

  • Liaise with:

    • Hotel General Managers

    • Maintenance teams

    • External contractors where needed


Skills & Experience Essential
  • Proven experience as a carpenter / joiner / maintenance carpenter

  • Confident in:

    • First and second fix carpentry

    • Basic joinery and construction

    • Using hand and power tools safely

  • Good general building / maintenance knowledge

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Able to work independently and manage your own workload

Desirable
  • Experience working in hotels, hospitality or similar environments

  • Multi-skilled background (e.g. basic plumbing, decorating, tiling)

  • Experience with outdoor structures and decking

  • Relevant trade qualification or apprenticeship


Personal Qualities
  • Pride in workmanship and attention to detail

  • Practical, solutions-focused and can-do attitude

  • Well organised and reliable

  • Flexible and happy to travel between sites

  • Calm, professional and respectful in guest-facing environments

  • Understands the importance of guest experience and presentation


What Success Looks Like
  • Hotels are consistently well maintained, safe and beautifully presented

  • Repairs and improvements are completed quickly and to a high standard

  • Small projects and upgrades are delivered efficiently in-house

  • Guests and teams notice the difference in quality and finish

 

About: Philema Hospitality

We are a family-owned forward-thinking company who put our team and guests at the heart of everything that we do. We focus on development, well-being and team engagement with bespoke programmes to support each of these values. We create an environment which engages with our employees and ensures they feel appreciated, “when you enjoy what you do, work becomes play”

Shortlisted for Best Retention Initiative & Career Development Initiative at Springboard Excellence Awards 2023.

Employee Benefits:
• Complimentary off peak gym & spa membership at Fistral Spa / Gaia Spa
• 20% discount on Fistral Spa & Gaia Spa treatments
• 25% discount on food & beverage throughout the hotels and restaurants
• 50% discount on bed & breakfast stays throughout the hotels
• Friends & Family rates across the group
• Access to 360 Wellbeing - https://www.360-wellbeing.co.uk/
• Access to Wagestream - https://wagestream.com/en/
• Length of Service rewards 

The Group Carpenter is responsible for carrying out a wide range of carpentry and general maintenance works across the hotel group,  supporting the upkeep, improvement and development of guest and staff areas. This is a hands-on, practical role covering everything from decking and outdoor structures to shelving, repairs, room improvements and general joinery.

The role will include travelling to our sites across Cornwall and Devon

The role plays a key part in keeping our hotels looking beautiful, safe, functional and on-brand.


Key Responsibilities Carpentry & Joinery
  • Build, install and repair:

    • Decking, balustrades, steps, pergolas, outdoor structures

    • Shelving, cupboards, wardrobes, benches and storage units

    • Doors, frames, skirting, architraves and trims

    • Basic furniture repairs and modifications

  • Carry out room and public area refresh works (e.g. panelling, feature walls, headboards, boxing-in, etc.)

  • Support small refurb projects and upgrades across the group

General Maintenance Support
  • Assist with general maintenance tasks as required, including:

    • Minor patch repairs, fittings, fixtures

    • Basic plumbing or decorating works (where competent)

    • Making good after other trades

  • Carry out reactive maintenance and planned preventative works

  • Identify and report larger repair or safety issues

Property Standards & Safety
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, safely and neatly

  • Work in line with:

    • Health & Safety requirements

    • Fire safety and building safety standards

  • Keep work areas tidy and minimise disruption to guests and operations

  • Risk assess tasks and use tools and equipment correctly

Project & Team Support
  • Work across multiple properties as part of the group maintenance team

  • Support wider maintenance and refurbishment projects

  • Liaise with:

    • Hotel General Managers

    • Maintenance teams

    • External contractors where needed


Skills & Experience Essential
  • Proven experience as a carpenter / joiner / maintenance carpenter

  • Confident in:

    • First and second fix carpentry

    • Basic joinery and construction

    • Using hand and power tools safely

  • Good general building / maintenance knowledge

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Able to work independently and manage your own workload

Desirable
  • Experience working in hotels, hospitality or similar environments

  • Multi-skilled background (e.g. basic plumbing, decorating, tiling)

  • Experience with outdoor structures and decking

  • Relevant trade qualification or apprenticeship


Personal Qualities
  • Pride in workmanship and attention to detail

  • Practical, solutions-focused and can-do attitude

  • Well organised and reliable

  • Flexible and happy to travel between sites

  • Calm, professional and respectful in guest-facing environments

  • Understands the importance of guest experience and presentation


What Success Looks Like
  • Hotels are consistently well maintained, safe and beautifully presented

  • Repairs and improvements are completed quickly and to a high standard

  • Small projects and upgrades are delivered efficiently in-house

  • Guests and teams notice the difference in quality and finish

 

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