Maintenance Assistant

Job Ref: DAL5391

Branch: Clayton Hotel Galway

Location: Clayton Hotel Galway, Galway

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Casual

Hours: Full Time

Posted date: 13/07/2026

Closing date: 13/08/2026

Maintenance Assistant

You will receive training through our Dalata Academy to help you learn important skills. You will also meet experienced team members who can help you grow.

At Dalata, we believe in promoting from within. If you work hard, you can have new opportunities in the future. Join us and be part of a friendly team!

Benefits

Free employee meals on duty.

50% Off FB in all properties.

€/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels.

30% off the Friends Family rate.

Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days).

Employee Assistance Programme.

Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes.

Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information).

Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey.

Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events.

Your Job:

Manage daily workload effectively, utilizing resources for painting, decorating, and gardening.

Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative routines in tiling, plumbing, and carpentry.

Investigate and resolve equipment and control system issues.

Assist plumbers and electricians with defects in hotel systems.

Collaborate with all hotel departments.

Ensure maintenance work meets professional and safety standards.

Comply with health and safety regulations and HACCP procedures.

What You Will Need:

Previous hospitality experience is preferred.

Safe Pass certification is a plus.

Qualifications in trades such as painting, plumbing, or construction are desirable.

Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks.

Detail-oriented and standards-driven.

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility in working hours is required.

Good command of English

About us

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

At Clayton Hotel Galway, we're always dedicated to experiences that are all about you.

Located on the outskirts of Galway city, the perfect spot to connect you to the whole of Galway. Whether you’re visiting the city, exploring the wilds of Connemara, the rugged landscapes of The Burren or setting off on an adventure across the Wild Atlantic Way, our hotel puts you in the heart of everything.