Maintenance Manager

St. Giles; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Giles in London is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the day-to-day maintenance of a busy budget hotel near Tottenham Court Road.

The role involves guest rooms, public areas, plant rooms and back-of-house areas, ensuring safety, operation and presentation while managing contractors and inspections.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience within a hotel or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical, plumbing, HVAC or general building maintenance.
• Organised, reliable and able to work in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and planned/reactive work across a busy hotel.
• Manage contractors, conduct regular property inspections and fix faults promptly.
• Support compliance checks, health and safety, fire safety and water hygiene.
• Monitor maintenance costs and keep accurate records; ensure standards are met.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Maintenance management

Contractors management

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Maintenance Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day maintenance of a busy budget hotel near Tottenham Court Road.

The property operates under two different hotel brands and includes below‑ground guest rooms. The role will require someone who understands the practical challenges of maintaining a busy central London hotel and can ensure that guest rooms, public areas, plant rooms and back‑of‑house areas are kept safe, operational and well presented.

You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, managing contractors, carrying out regular property inspections and ensuring that any faults or defects are dealt with quickly. You will also support compliance checks, health and safety requirements, fire safety, water hygiene and the maintenance of key hotel systems and equipment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the hotel management and operations teams to minimise disruption to guests and ensure maintenance issues are followed through to completion. You will also be responsible for monitoring maintenance costs, keeping accurate records and making sure contractors deliver work to the required standard.

Previous maintenance experience within a hotel or similar hospitality environment is essential. You should have strong technical knowledge, good problem‑solving skills and a practical, hands‑on approach. Experience working with electrical, plumbing, HVAC or general building maintenance would be an advantage.

This role would suit someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced hotel environment across two brands.

Maintenance Manager London, United Kingdom