Hands-On Maintenance Manager — Luxury Hotels (Travel)

The Nici; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

THE NICI Bournemouth is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance, safety and compliance across our luxury hotels. You will own preventative maintenance, coordinate repairs and supervise contractors to keep properties in exceptional condition for guests and colleagues.

You will work closely with General Managers and operations teams, travel between our properties as required, and plan maintenance programmes to minimise disruption and ensure high standards throughout

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance management or supervisory role in hotels or hospitality.
• Strong practical knowledge of general building maintenance and building services.
• Good knowledge of health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Ability to coordinate contractors and manage multiple requests.
• Proactive problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration with hotel teams.
• Willingness to travel between properties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hotel maintenance across properties.
• Develop preventative maintenance programmes to minimise disruption.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues with guest safety in mind.
• Carry out practical maintenance and repairs when needed.
• Coordinate external contractors and ensure safe, quality work.
• Monitor plant and building systems and ensure inspections occur on time.
• Maintain maintenance records, compliance documents and service schedules.
• Support health and safety and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Manage maintenance supplies, equipment and costs.
• Collaborate with General Managers and operations teams to resolve issues.
• Support refurbishment projects and room upgrades.

Skills

Maintenance management

Contractor coordination

Health & safety

Building services

Facilities management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Technical qualifications (advantage)

Job description

THE NICI Bournemouth is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance, safety and compliance across our luxury hotels. You will own preventative maintenance, coordinate repairs and supervise contractors to keep properties in exceptional condition for guests and colleagues.

You will work closely with General Managers and operations teams, travel between our properties as required, and plan maintenance programmes to minimise disruption and ensure high standards throughout