Assistant Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as an Assistant Maintenance Manager, where you will oversee maintenance issues, coordinate renovation projects, and ensure high standards of safety and service. With a supportive culture and numerous growth opportunities, this role is perfect for someone with strong mechanical and electrical skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in guest experiences.

Benefits

Yearly salary of up to £27,000

Smart uniform provided

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Personal development programs

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health cover

Free Parking

Accommodation available with all bills included

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• Experience in project planning and coordination.
• Previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily checks and maintain mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Coordinate renovation projects and manage departmental budgets.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Commitment

Education

Vocational Training in Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to a world of opportunities at the UK's #1 Great Place to Work 2025, as voted by our team members

No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always bring all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity, and drive to achieve our common goal: "To share the light and warmth of hospitality". With excellent training, resources, and support from managers and colleagues, there are always opportunities to develop and grow.

A world of rewards

• Yearly salary of up to £27,000
• Smart uniform provided
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your career
• Personal development programs designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Taxi Scheme
• Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
• Accommodation available with all bills included
• Modern and inclusive Team Member areas

What will I be doing?

As an Assistant Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, including daily checks and repairing mechanical equipment to ensure an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs. Specific responsibilities include:

• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment
• Respond to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing emergencies
• Liaise with and direct on-site contractors
• Build good relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain hotel fixtures and fittings in safe condition and address unsafe situations
• Manage a small team to ensure high standards
• Develop and implement emergency and energy conservation programs
• Manage departmental budgets
• Coordinate renovation projects from bidding to oversight
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, including safety inspections and employee training

What are we looking for?

An Assistant Maintenance Manager at Hilton should embody the following:

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• Knowledge of ventilation systems/HVAC, BMS, fire safety, and legionella controls
• Experience in project planning and coordination
• Good people management and communication skills
• Proficiency in PC skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Customer service commitment
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and independently
• Previous management experience

Preferred qualifications include vocational training in engineering, hotel industry experience, and First Aid certification.

Every job makes the stay.

At Hilton, it matters where you stay, but the stay is only part of the story. We recognize the importance of every role in creating unforgettable guest experiences. That's why at Hilton, every job makes the stay.

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