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Catering Equipment Engineer
Up to £38,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus performance bonus and on-call pay
40 hours per week across 5 days including rotational weekends
Our Catering Equipment Manager
Working as part of our wider Engineering team, we're looking for an experienced equipment engineer to work across our whole Estate but with a focus on the hospitality side of the business - ensuring our teams can always provide our guests with an exceptional experience.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Preventive maintenance, modification and rectification and overhaul of domestic and commercial equipment
- First time, fault finding and rectification at component level on wide range of equipment used in the hospitality sector
- Problem solving and solutions approach to ensure business continuity in a high tempo environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Analysing our processes and procedures from end to end.
- Developing and implementing process enhancement strategies.
- Investigating shortfalls, issues, and complaints in our current processes.
- Monitoring staff performance and organisational processes as well as training, mentoring, and guiding team members on new processes and techniques.
- Collaborating with other stakeholders to enhance and streamline productivity and staff satisfaction.
- Staying up-to-date with developments in management and process optimisation.
Skills and Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in a commercial equipment engineer capacity
- Some areas are in confined spaces and some heavy lifting is required
- Hands on experience
- Hospitality experience an asset working with guests in a timely and professional manner
- Self-managing and ordering of items required
- Self-motivated with a sense of initiative and pride in helping guests and visitors alike
Who are we - The Newt in Somerset
Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.
