Deputy Property Manager

The Scarlet Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury coastal hotel is seeking an experienced Deputy Property Manager to oversee maintenance operations and support the team. The ideal candidate will lead preventative maintenance programs, manage schedules, and ensure the highest standards across all areas of the hotel, including guest rooms and public spaces. Key qualifications include a trade qualification, strong carpentry skills, and a proactive approach to property care. The role offers a salary of £32,000 - £35,000 and other benefits including career progression and discounts.

Benefits

Annual salary of £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

People-centric working environment

Career progression opportunities

28 days holiday (29 after 1 year)

Long service rewards

40% food and drink discount

Healthcare plan

Temporary on-site accommodation available

Qualifications

• Broad practical skill set including strong carpentry knowledge.
• Experience in hospitality or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide the maintenance team & Property Manager.
• Deliver proactive and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Manage maintenance schedules.
• Champion sustainable ways of working and safety compliance.
• Coordinate contractors and support projects.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Supervise rotas, training and team development with mentorship & guidance.
• Work collaboratively with other departments.

Skills

Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability

Communication

Leadership & People Management Skills

Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Sound understanding of Health & safety and compliance requirements

Commitment to maintaining high standards of maintenance & guest satisfaction

Education

Trade qualification or significant senior maintenance experience

Job description

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional with a proactive mindset?

Do you take pride in leading teams and keeping buildings performing at their best?

Are you passionate about creating safe, beautiful spaces for guests and teams alike?

WHAT DO WE WANT?

We’re looking for an experienced, practical and people-focused Deputy Property Manager to support the day-to-day care of our hotels. Working closely with the Property Manager, you’ll help oversee maintenance operations across all areas of the business, ensuring everything from guest rooms and public spaces to spas, pools and back‑of‑house areas are maintained to the highest standards. This is a varied, hands‑on role for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, leading others, and taking a proactive, preventative approach to property care.

We are looking for individuals that could carry a range of skills and experience that could include – electrical, carpentry and plumbing.

We are open to hearing from individuals that may be looking for a part time role, but the position will require weekend work and occasional evening cover

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Support and guide the maintenance team & Property Manager
• Deliver proactive and preventative maintenance programmes
• Manage maintenance schedules
• Champion sustainable ways of working and safety compliance
• Coordinate contractors and support projects
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests
• Supervise rotas, training and team development with mentorship & guidance
• Work collaboratively with other departments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Trade qualification or significant senior maintenance experience
• Broad practical skill set including strong carpentry knowledge
• Experience in hospitality or similar environment preferred

KEY SKILLS:

• Proactive, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving ability
• Communication
• Leadership & People Management Skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Sound understanding of Health & safety and compliance requirements
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of maintenance & guest satisfaction

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Annual salary of £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• People‑centric working environment
• Career progression opportunities
• 28 days holiday (29 after 1 year)
• Long service rewards
• 40% food and drink discount
• Healthcare plan
• Temporary on‑site accommodation available