Assistant Maintenance Manager

Cheval Thorney Court; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury residential property in Kensington is seeking an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a luxury setting and a relevant technical qualification. In this hands-on role, you'll support maintenance engineers, ensuring the property meets the highest standards. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a positive attitude are crucial to succeeding in this collaborative environment. Competitive salary and service charge offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Service charge

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a luxury environment.
• Strong practical abilities with mechanical and engineering plant systems.
• Thrives in a solution-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of four maintenance engineers and assistants.
• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure the building remains in excellent working order.

Skills

Supervisory experience in a 5-star or luxury setting

Effective and inspiring team leadership

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

Cheval Thorney Court is currently recruiting an experienced maintenance professional to join as Assistant Maintenance Manager.

Our elegant luxury residence in the heart of Kensington is seeking a proactive and skilled Assistant Maintenance Manager with proven experience in a luxury environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical abilities and a solid understanding of mechanical and engineering plant systems. In this hands‑on role, you will support a team of four maintenance engineers and assistants, delivering both proactive and reactive maintenance to ensure the building remains in excellent working order and maintained to the highest standards.

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, this position requires a collaborative team player who thrives in a solution‑focused environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding service.

We would love to hear from you if you

• Have supervisory experience in a 5‑star or luxury setting
• Hold a relevant technical qualification
• Are an effective and inspiring team leader
• Possess excellent organisational skills
• Communicate confidently and clearly
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Take pride in your work
• Approach every task with a positive attitude

In return, we offer

• A competitive salary and service charge

30 days annual ...