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General Maintenance
Role summary
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The General Maintenance role at Meliá Hotels International in Gozo is expected to support the smooth and safe operation of the hotel’s facilities. Candidates should have practical experience in general building maintenance, including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, air-conditioning, or mechanical work. A vocational qualification or technical training is advantageous. The role requires good troubleshooting skills, reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to maintenance requests. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and as part of a hotel engineering team, following health and safety procedures, completing preventive maintenance, and assisting with emergency repairs. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally expected in a hotel environment. Communication skills in English are important.
Can I work in Malta?
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How it works
How it works: Single Permit after a 3-week local advert, EUR 600, plus two short courses (about EUR 475) for hotel jobs.
Watch for: Agencies in Malta warn of paid "job offer" scams.
Official source: Jobsplus: employment licence guidelines. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malta
Usual for Malta, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually; employers often arrange a shared room and deduct it |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meal common |
| Flights | Not standard |
| Service charge | No law; employers vary |
| Contract | Year-round contracts common |
| Leave | 27 days (2026) |
| Income tax | 0% to EUR 12,000, then 15% to 35%; about 14% to 18% in all at EUR 16,000 to 20,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Melia Hotels International
Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s largest hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in 1956, it operates hotels and resorts across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East through brands such as Meliá, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE, Sol by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company focuses on leisure and business hospitality, combining accommodation, food and beverage, wellness, events, and destination experiences. Its properties generally place strong emphasis on guest service, operational standards, sustainability, and employee development. The Gozo position is associated with the company’s hospitality operations in Malta, where maintenance staff help keep guest rooms, public areas, equipment, and hotel infrastructure safe, functional, and presentable.