Hotel Engineering & Maintenance Leader

Delta-Hotel; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

Learning and development

Wellbeing programmes

Supportive management

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering and Maintenance department, ensuring hotel facilities and equipment are kept to a high standard.

You will oversee mechanical and electrical systems, preventative maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor management and guest area upkeep, while developing the maintenance team and managing department expenditure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or similar senior maintenance position, ideally in hospitality or facilities.
• A relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, building services or related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and mechanical equipment.
• Experience managing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and property improvement projects.
• Good understanding of UK statutory compliance, including fire safety, water hygiene and Legionella control, and electrical safety.
• Proven ability to lead a maintenance team, manage contractors and control department expenditure.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the Engineering and Maintenance department to maintain high standards.
• Manage building services maintenance across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and water treatment systems.
• Develop and monitor planned preventative maintenance programmes and timely completion of tasks.
• Conduct regular property inspections ensuring guest areas, public spaces and leisure facilities meet standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventories and servicing schedules.
• Coordinate external contractors and capital expenditure within budgets and timescales.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/building services qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Building management systems

Job description

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering and Maintenance department, ensuring hotel facilities and equipment are kept to a high standard.

You will oversee mechanical and electrical systems, preventative maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor management and guest area upkeep, while developing the maintenance team and managing department expenditure.