Maintenance Manager

Kew Green Hotels; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships

Employee discounts

Gym & leisure

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance activity across a UK hotel. You’ll own the maintenance function, manage contractors, plan preventative maintenance, and ensure safety, compliance and high operational standards for guests and colleagues.

You’ll lead a team, develop skills, manage budgets and drive long-term asset value with a proactive, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge across general maintenance disciplines.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and compliance regulations.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors and maintenance programmes.
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hotel is safe, functional and well maintained across all guest and back-of-house areas.
• Lead maintenance team with clear direction, support and development.
• Plan and deliver preventative maintenance programmes and reactive repairs.
• Manage maintenance projects, repairs and refurbishments with minimal disruption to guests.
• Conduct regular inspections to meet standards, safety and compliance requirements.
• Maintain records of maintenance activity, compliance checks and equipment performance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Technical know-how

Health & safety

Budgets & contractors

Team development

Planning & organisation

Cross-department comms

Positive attitude

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance activity across the hotel. From day-to-day repairs to long-term projects, you'll ensure the property is well maintained, compliant and fully operational, creating a seamless experience for guests and colleagues alike. You'll take full ownership of the maintenance function, leading your team and managing contractors to deliver high standards, strong performance and long-term asset value. This role reports to the Hotel Manager. About the Role You'll lead the maintenance function, ensuring the hotel environment is safe, compliant and consistently maintained to a high standard.

• Ensuring the hotel is safe, functional and well maintained across all guest and back-of-house areas.
• Leading the maintenance team, providing clear direction, support and development.
• Planning and delivering preventative maintenance programmes and reactive repairs.
• Managing maintenance projects, repairs and refurbishments with minimal disruption to guests.
• Conducting regular inspections to ensure standards, safety and compliance requirements are met.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, Fire Life Safety and statutory regulations.
• Managing contractor relationships to ensure quality, cost control and compliance.
• Overseeing budgets, costs and maintenance activity to deliver value for money.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activity, compliance checks and equipment performance.Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
• Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.
• We're looking for someone who brings:
  • Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role.
  • Strong technical knowledge across general maintenance disciplines.
  • A solid understanding of health, safety and compliance regulations.
  • Experience managing budgets, contractors and maintenance programmes.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, able to anticipate and resolve issues quickly.
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments.
  • A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to high standards.
• Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK's leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We're a people-driven business that's passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.