Maintenance Manager

RBH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RBH as a Maintenance Manager at The Met Hotel, Leeds, and lead the maintenance operations during an exciting transformation. You will manage a skilled team, ensuring the hotel runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of safety and guest experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a vibrant lifestyle hotel.

Benefits

Discounted hotel room rates

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend scheme

Life Insurance

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a facilities or engineering leadership role, ideally in a hotel or hospitality venue.
• Expertise in general building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Financial know-how, with experience managing maintenance budgets.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the entire hotel maintenance operation.
• Lead a small in-house team of two technicians.
• Manage a proactive maintenance plan to reduce reactive repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Financial management

Job description

JOIN OUR FAMILY

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR HOTEL

The Met Hotel, Leeds is in the midst of a bold transformation. A complete refurbishment is turning this iconic property into a vibrant lifestyle hotel, right in the heart of Leeds city centre. Think elevated design, curated experiences, and unforgettable stays.

While the contractors bring the vision to life, we’re laying the foundations of a sharp, skilled team who’ll keep the hotel running like clockwork now, during the refurb, and long after. We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Maintenance Manager who thrives on organisation, precision and progress. Someone who’s as comfortable leading a team as they are rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in.

If you thrive behind the scenes and take pride in creating spaces that run effortlessly and look exceptional, this could be your moment. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, fix with finesse, and play a key role in shaping a hotel with real character — we want to hear from you.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MAINTENANCE MANAGER AT THE MET HOTEL, LEEDS

You’re the steady hand behind the scenes. Whether it’s making sure rooms are spotless and systems are running or coordinating with contractors on site, you’re the go-to for keeping everything working, shining, and guest-ready even in the middle of a transformation.

Reporting to our Operations Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the hotel delivers excellence at every level both front and back of house.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of the entire hotel maintenance operation. Every system, every space, every screw
• Lead a small but mighty in-house team of two technicians with purpose, pace and pride
• Manage a proactive, preventative maintenance plan that keeps us ahead of the game and reduces reactive repairs
• Collaborate daily with contractors delivering the hotel’s refurbishment, aligning access, plans and timelines
• Work closely with housekeeping, front of house and other departments to support quick responses, smooth operations and great guest experiences
• Track and manage the maintenance budget with a sharp eye, negotiating smartly and making cost-effective choices that never compromise quality
• Ensure health, safety and compliance standards are met at all times, across all areas
• Regularly inspect guest rooms, public spaces and back-of-house areas to ensure standards are met and exceeded
• Stay on the pulse of new tools, systems and technology that can improve efficiency, safety and sustainability
• Encourage development and growth within your team, nurturing a culture of learning, reliability and excellence
• Keep calm under pressure, because problems will pop up, and when they do, you’re already halfway to the solution
  
  

What We Need From You

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Maintenance Manager, you will need the following qualities and skills:

• Solid experience in a facilities or engineering leadership role, ideally in a hotel or hospitality venue
• Expertise in general building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compliance)
• A natural ability to lead with clarity, confidence and care. Your team trusts you, and so do we
• Great organisational and communication skills. You know how to keep things moving and people informed
• Financial know-how, with experience managing maintenance budgets and supplier contracts
• A calm, practical approach to problem-solving. You get stuck in and get things done
• Flexibility, available for occasional evenings, weekends or emergency call-outs if required
• Real pride in your work, and a drive to keep raising the bar
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER

Why this role?

• Be part of a major hotel transformation, where your work will help shape the future of an iconic city-centre property
• Lead a close-knit team with the autonomy and support to make real impact
• Work alongside expert contractors and cross-functional teams during a full-scale refurbishment
• Enjoy a standout benefits package designed to reward, support and inspire you every step of the way
  
  

You will also have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
  
  

And much much more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail]