Maintenance Manager

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Maintenance Manager to maintain all mechanical and electrical systems in a 120-room hotel in London. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and strong leadership abilities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee perks, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Discount Card for Accor Hotels

Complimentary stays in UK hotel

Training & Development

Additional holidays with service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably supervisory.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Customer-focused mindset to minimize disruptions to guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Keep sufficient stocks of consumable goods for hotel maintenance.
• Ensure operational functionality of drains and sewage systems.

Skills

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving and crisis management

Effective communication skills

Job description

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Job Description

Become part of our team at Ibis London Greenwich! We're on the hunt for aMaintenance Managerto join us in supporting our 120-room hotel.

We are looking forcandidates with a background in trades such as painting, plumbing, or electrical work and property management.

This is afull-time position offering an annual salary of up to £35,469.72, plus benefits. The role entails a40-hour workweek with flexibility. You will primarily work Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends to ensure the continuous upkeep of our hotel.

Responsibilities

• To maintain the efficient operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment
• Keep sufficient stocks of consumable goods for use in the case of hotel general maintenance
• On a monthly basis, in conjunction with the Head Housekeeper and General Manager, carry out a survey of the hotels condition. Following the condition survey, the Maintenance Engineer will implement using his/her own skills, remedial works to any of the finishes that require remedial attention; these could be either of a wall covering or paint nature.
• Ensure that all drains and sewage systems are fully operational and functioning correctly.
• To work closely with the General Manager and Finance Department with regards to all aspects of maintenance functions and control of expenditure.
• Play a key part in energy conservation activity including Meetings and recording of action taken.
• Consider how activity within the department impacts the environment, takes an active part in recycling and reducing the carbon footprint of the hotel
• Monitor the performance of maintenance contracts in liaison with the wider team, GM and in accordance with Company policy and legal requirements.
• Ensure that policies with regard to lifts, fire alarm systems and pressure vessels are maintained in accordance with insurance requirements.
• In conjunction with the Reception Team leader, ensure that adequate spare keys for the bedroom stock are held in a safe place and are available for immediate distribution as and when required.
• To ensure that all hotel paging systems are kept in full operational mode.
• To collect information daily from all associated departments relating to any form of equipment or defect that may contribute to the disruption of the hotels day to day operation, so that remedial action can be implemented. Any outstanding remedial action to be implemented as soon as is physically possible.
• As and when required, liaise with the Area Maintenance Engineer and Local Authorities regarding any form of planning consent, building control and regulations relating to a localised work before it is implemented.
• Be prepared for the out of hours call outs, as and when necessary, due to emergencies that may rise unexpectedly.
• Where applicable, to be responsible for the training of all hotel based maintenance personnel and implement the recording of all training carried out.
• Attend heads of department meetings, training sessions as and when requested by the hotel General Manager.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with 2 or more in a supervisory capacity
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, HVAC, fire safety systems, lifts, and energy management systems (EMS).
• Strong understanding of preventive and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with building management systems (BMS), especially for newer properties.
• Experience with vendor management and coordinating with external service providers.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals (electrical/plumbing layouts).
• Familiarity with local safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Good problem-solving and crisis management skills.
• Effective communication and reporting skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency repairs with minimal downtime.
• Customer-focused mindset to minimise disruptions to guests.

What will you get?

Having great people involves great rewards! As an employee of Accor, you will be part of a world leading hospitality brand, offering many other perks such as:

• Pension Scheme
• A Discount Card to be used in Accor Hotels Worldwide
• Complimentary stays in UK hotel (Bonus Breaks Vouchers - subject to availability and T&C)
• Training & Development
• Additional holidays with service
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Employee Advisory Service
• ... And much more !