Hotel Maintenance Leader

LGH - Holiday Inn; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on bedroom rates

IHG employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Hospital & death benefit plans

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing tips and support

Breathing exercises

24/7 advice and support line

Team reward & recognition

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager for the Holiday Inn Oxford. You will lead maintenance operations to keep the hotel running smoothly day in, day out, solving problems, performing preventative care, and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role offers ownership, variety, and the chance to build a calm, solutions-focused maintenance culture while managing budgets, energy use, and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations of the hotel, ensuring all work is completed efficiently, on time, and to a high standard.
• Allocate work, manage rotas, and provide clear direction to the maintenance team.
• Carry out regular inspections to identify issues early and reduce disruption.
• Design and implement effective preventative maintenance programmes that protect assets and minimise downtime.
• Take a proactive approach to fault-finding and long-term problem resolution.
• Ensure all maintenance activity is carried out safely, and fully compliant with health & safety legislation and best practice.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, costs, parts used, and compliance documentation.
• Manage the maintenance and repairs budget, balancing cost control with quality and long-term reliability.
• Monitor energy usage and introduce energy-efficient improvements where possible.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers – negotiating contracts and ensuring work is delivered to standard and within budget.
• Provide clear updates and reports to senior management on maintenance activity, risks, and priorities.
• Build a positive, calm, solutions-focused maintenance culture that others can rely on.

Job description

LGH Hotels Management is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager for the Holiday Inn Oxford. You will lead maintenance operations to keep the hotel running smoothly day in, day out, solving problems, performing preventative care, and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role offers ownership, variety, and the chance to build a calm, solutions-focused maintenance culture while managing budgets, energy use, and contractor performance.