Assistant Maintenance Manager

Hilton; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as an Assistant Maintenance Manager in Derby, where you will oversee maintenance operations, manage a team, and ensure high standards of guest experience. With excellent training and support, you will have the opportunity to grow your career in a positive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Yearly salary of up to £28,000

Smart uniform provided

Free and healthy meals when on duty

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health cover

Free Parking

Accommodation available with all bills included

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• Experience in project planning and coordination.
• Self-motivation and previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily checks around the hotel.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manage a small team to ensure high standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Communication skills

People management skills

Customer service commitment

Education

Vocational training in engineering

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS

No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always bring all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity, and drive to achieve our common goal: “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With excellent training, resources, and support from managers and colleagues, there are always opportunities to develop and grow.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Yearly salary of up to £28,000
• Smart uniform provided
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Taxi Scheme
• Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
• Accommodation available with all bills included
• Modern and inclusive Team Member areas

What will I be doing?

As an Assistant Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, including daily checks and repairing mechanical equipment to ensure an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs. Your responsibilities include:

• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment
• Respond to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing emergencies
• Liaise with and direct on-site contractors
• Build good relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain hotel fixtures and fittings in safe condition
• Manage a small team to ensure high standards
• Develop and implement emergency and energy conservation programs
• Manage departmental budgets
• Oversee renovation projects, including bidding, scope definition, and contractor supervision
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including safety inspections and training

What are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have:

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• Knowledge of ventilation systems/HVAC, BMS, fire safety, and legionella controls
• Experience in project planning and coordination
• People management skills
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Customer service commitment
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivation and previous management experience

Preferred qualifications include vocational training in engineering, hotel industry experience, and First Aid certification.

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, it matters where you stay, but the stay is only part of the story. We recognize the importance of every role in creating unforgettable guest experiences, and that’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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