We’ve got an incredibly exciting opportunity for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to join our Regional Operations team in Whitby. In this role, you’ll take accountability for the day‑to‑day maintenance and repair of our portfolio of holiday homes, ensuring every property is safe, well maintained, and guest‑ready.
This is a full-time, permanent role, ideal for a practical, multi‑skilled tradesperson who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship across a range of properties.
Your mission
As our new Maintenance Technician, your mission is to deliver high‑quality, hands‑on maintenance and repair works across our properties – ensuring owners feel supported and our guests enjoy an amazing stay, every time. You’ll play a key role locally by taking ownership of routine and reactive maintenance, while always looking for efficient and effective ways to maintain high standards.
What you’ll be doing
Deliver hands‑on maintenance across our managed holiday homes
Complete basic plumbing repairs (e.g. leaks, taps, toilets)
Carry out basic electrical tasks within your competency (e.g. replacing fittings, fault‑finding)
Deliver painting and decorating works, including:
Preparing surfaces, filling and sanding
Painting walls, ceilings, and woodwork
Making good and completing refresh works following repairs
Undertake general multi‑trade maintenance and minor building repairs
Complete small joinery repairs such as doors, hinges, and frames where required
Work alongside and liaise with third‑party maintenance suppliers when specialist support is required
Ensure all completed work complies with health & safety procedures and company standards
Identify maintenance issues and escalate works beyond your skillset where necessary
Who we’re looking for
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy being hands‑on, solving problems proactively, and working across a variety of properties where no two days are the same. You take pride in the quality of your work and understand the importance of presentation and safety in a guest‑focused environment.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Proven experience in general property maintenance or multi‑skilled trades
Practical skills in basic plumbing, basic electrics, and painting & decorating
A strong understanding of general property upkeep and repair
A proactive, adaptable mindset with a practical approach to problem‑solving
The ability to prioritise tasks and work independently across rolling days
A full, clean driving licence (essential)
Experience working in property maintenance/management
Bonus points if you also have:
Joinery / carpentry experience
Locksmith experience
Relevant trade or maintenance qualifications
How you’ll make an impact
Maintain consistently high maintenance standards across supported properties
Improve guest experience through safe, well‑presented, and functional homes
Support homeowners by delivering reliable, quality repairs
Ensure compliance with health & safety standards across all maintenance tasks
Contribute to Operational Excellence within the Regional Operations team
About Awaze
Our mission is clear - to create amazing holidays with Europe’s widest choice of holiday homes.
With more than 110,000 properties across Europe, we are the largest managed vacation rentals business in the region. Our ambition is not only to be the biggest, but the best provider of holiday homes in Europe.
As travel continues to evolve, we are focused on what comes next. We will keep strengthening our relationships with guests and homeowners, continuously improving the way we work, and delivering strong performance. By making things simpler and smarter, we are building a business that is ready for what’s next - powered by proud, passionate and inclusive people.
Worth knowing
Due to the nature of this role, a full & clean driving license is essential.
What’s next?
If this sounds like the right next step for you, hit “Apply” and follow the instructions to submit your application. We tailor our recruitment process to each role to give both you and our hiring teams the best possible chance to assess whether this could be the start of a successful collaboration. You’ll hear from us shortly after we’ve reviewed your application.
We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, and if you have any specific requirements or adjustments needed for the interview, just let us know when you accept your invitation - we’re happy to accommodate.
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