Chief Engineer / Maintenance Manager

Leonardo Hotels; Sale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Sale, England is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee departmental initiatives and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality maintenance, exceptional knowledge in plumbing and electrical systems, and will be actively involved in hands-on maintenance tasks. This role demands leadership to maximize guest satisfaction and foster teamwork. The position offers various employee perks, including special room rates, recognition schemes, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

Company-wide recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week events

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing job-related training programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within the Hospitality industry.
• Willingness to engage in hands-on work alongside the team.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial reports effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic initiatives of the Maintenance department.
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure team engagement.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance guest satisfaction.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Exceptional knowledge of plumbing

Understanding of electrical systems

Basic knowledge of budgeting

Job description

The Maintenance Manager will direct the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Maintenance department, as well as managing day to day operations through the engagement of the team. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness. As a Maintenance Manager and a Head of Department, you'll be keeping your department running like clockwork and leading your team to ensure all guests have an incredible experience with us. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! You'll be motivating your colleagues to support the overall success of your department and the hotel, and maximising guest satisfaction at all times. If you're our ideal Maintenance Manager you will: Have previous experience working in a similar role within the Hospitality industry Be hands-on and prepared to get out and about in the hotel, working on fixes and improvements alongside your team Have exceptional knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems that you can share with your team Understand the finances of the hotel and have basic knowledge of budgeting and reporting Be up for a challenge because no two days are the same working in Maintenance!

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you you're part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!