Assistant Maintenance Manager

Cheval Collection Ltd; Palace Gate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury residence in Kensington is seeking an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to support the maintenance team. You will be responsible for proactive and reactive maintenance, ensuring high standards are met. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a luxury setting and possess a relevant technical qualification. Join our award-winning team and enjoy competitive salary benefits, annual leave, and excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and service charge

30 days annual leave

Tuition-funded support

Excellent learning opportunities

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5-star or luxury setting is essential.
• Candidates must communicate confidently and clearly.
• Strong practical skills in mechanical and engineering plant systems are necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Positive attitude

Effective team leadership

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 leave (including bank holidays, increasing with length of service)
• Tuition‑funded support
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Personal pension contributions (after 3 months)
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Apprenticeship scheme
• And a host of additional benefits!

If you thrive on being the best you can and want to join our award‑winning team then look no further and apply now!

Helpful to know…

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK or holding a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this position.

A basic disclosure (DBS check) may be requested if a position is offered.