Assistant Maintenance Manager

Rbh Hospitality Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel room rates for you &

Birthday leave

Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250)

Flexible working arrangements

Wagestream - access to earned wages

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellness events and year‑ro

Free meals on duty

Job summary

RBH Hospitality Management is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to support the Maintenance Manager in the day-to-day running of the hotel maintenance department at Crowne Plaza London Docklands. You will oversee planned preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas and plant rooms, while promptly addressing reactive issues to minimise guest disruption.

You will inspect the building and systems, assign tasks to the team, and track outstanding works through the

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or engineering experience in hotel/hospitality or similar environment.
• Good practical knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day running of the hotel Maintenance department.
• Carry out and oversee planned preventative maintenance across guest bedrooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, plant rooms and external areas.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance issues and breakdowns, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to guests and operations.
• Carry out routine inspections of the hotel building, equipment and facilities, identifying defects and ensuring corrective action is taken.
• Allocate and monitor maintenance tasks to team members, ensuring jobs are completed to the required standard and within agreed timescales.
• Support the management of the hotel's maintenance reporting and job-tracking system, ensuring outstanding works are appropriately prioritised and followed through to completion.
• Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of key building systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, boilers and other mechanical equipment.
• Support regular checks and testing relating to fire safety systems, emergency lighting, water temperatures, legionella controls and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience supervising or supporting a maintenance team would be advantageous.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC & building systems

Health & Safety knowledge

Fault finding

Team supervision

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day running of the hotel Maintenance department.
• Carry out and oversee planned preventative maintenance across guest bedrooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, plant rooms and external areas.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance issues and breakdowns, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to guests and operations.
• Carry out routine inspections of the hotel building, equipment and facilities, identifying defects and ensuring corrective action is taken.
• Allocate and monitor maintenance tasks to team members, ensuring jobs are completed to the required standard and within agreed timescales.
• Support the management of the hotel's maintenance reporting and job-tracking system, ensuring outstanding works are appropriately prioritised and followed through to completion.
• Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of key building systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, boilers and other mechanical equipment.
• Support regular checks and testing relating to fire safety systems, emergency lighting, water temperatures, legionella controls and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Previous maintenance or engineering experience, ideally within a hotel, hospitality or similar commercial environment.
• Good practical knowledge of general building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Experience supervising or supporting a maintenance team would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple maintenance requirements in a busy operational environment.

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey. Nestled in the vibrant heart of East London's Royal Docks, the Crowne Plaza London Docklands offers an upscale experience with spectacular waterfront views. Just minutes from the ExCeL Exhibition Centre and close to London City Airport, this contemporary hotel boasts 210 stylish rooms, blending comfort with luxury, and caters to both business and leisure guests alike.

If you're looking to grow in a bustling environment with a commitment to exceptional guest experiences,

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people.

Benefits

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional day's leave for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much more!