Maintenance Manager

Valor Hospitality; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager for their new hotel opening in Manchester. This role involves maintaining hotel systems, championing health and safety, and leading the maintenance team to ensure an exceptional guest experience in a high-profile environment. Ideal candidates have revenue management experience in upscale hotels and are ready for the challenges of a hotel pre-opening.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts for staff

Discounted team member rates

50% discount on dining

Free meals while on duty

Healthcare Cash Plan options

Generous refer-a-friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in revenue management within lifestyle or upscale hotels.
• Ability to drive performance through people and systems.
• Willingness to lead hotel pre-opening challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of all property systems.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Support the general manager to create an exceptional experience.

Skills

Revenue management experience

Accuracy and commercial insight

Experience in pre-opening process

Performance management through people

Collaboration in fast-paced environments

Job description

An extraordinary opportunity for a proactive, detail focused Maintenance Manager to maintain the all property systems, champion health and safety and the upkeep of a fantastic hotel opening at the heart of Manchester's Etihad Campus, home to Manchester City Football Club. This brand-new 401-key hotel is set to be a game-changer in hospitality, seamlessly integrating with one of the most prestigious entertainment and sporting destinations globally. The next evolution of the Etihad Campus will see it become a thriving sports and entertainment district, featuring state-of-the-art training facilities, a world class 60,000 seater stadium, and vibrant leisure spaces including the Co-op Live arena. It will become a world-class hub for elite sport, music, and entertainment, attracting visitors from around the world. The new hotel will be at the centre of this dynamic environment, providing an exceptional place for guests, teams, and fans to stay and experience everything the campus has to offer. You'll be the leader of the Hotel Maintenance Team, supporting the General Manager to create an exceptional experience for the guest and our team members, from external surroundings, general public areas to individual guest bedrooms. You'll balance planned project work, audit performance and reactive tasks to steer the maintenance team to create an exceptional hotel environment. We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need maintenance coverage that matches this. Our maintenance team works a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. Shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Has experience in revenue management within lifestyle or upscale hotels
• Brings insight, accuracy, and commercial flair to every decision
• Has led or contributed to a hotel pre-opening (or is ready for the challenge)
• Understands how to drive performance through people and systems
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-profile environments where collaboration is key

Benefits

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

• Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 B&B.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Health & Wellbeing

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities - from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.