Maintenance Manager

Hilton; Towcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

110 travel nights discount

ESPP 15% discount

Paid parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hilton in Towcester, United Kingdom, is seeking a Chief Engineer / Maintenance Manager to oversee building and systems maintenance, ensuring safety and comfort for guests while delivering memorable experiences.

You'll lead a high‑performing maintenance team, manage daily operations, coordinate safety inspections, and drive energy‑efficiency initiatives. This role involves supporting capital projects, budgeting, and collaborating with hotel leadership on safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Passion for spreading the light and warmth of hospitality.
• Act with integrity and always do the right thing.
• Inspire others through leadership.
• Believe that teamwork drives the best outcomes.
• Take ownership and hold accountability.
• Focus on the present moment, bringing urgency and discipline to everything.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team: recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build a motivated team.
• Ensure safety and compliance: oversee the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life‑safety systems; coordinate inspections and uphold safety and compliance standards in line with national and local regulations.
• Manage daily maintenance operations: oversee maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through the property maintenance management system; ensure timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies.
• Support property improvement projects: assist in directing capital projects and property rehabilitations—including scheduling, budgeting, contractor bidding, and licensing/permitting—while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead energy‑efficiency initiatives: develop and oversee property‑wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs.
• Drive engineering performance: monitor departmental KPIs, including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity, and act to improve performance.
• Support hotel‑wide operational leadership: collaborate with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty‑manager coverage, and other safety protocols as needed.

Job description

Job Description

As a Chief Engineer / Maintenance Manager, you will oversee building and systems maintenance, ensuring safety and comfort for guests while delivering memorable experiences for every visitor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team: recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build a motivated team.
• Ensure safety and compliance: oversee the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life‑safety systems; coordinate inspections and uphold safety and compliance standards in line with national and local regulations.
• Manage daily maintenance operations: oversee maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through the property maintenance management system; ensure timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies.
• Support property improvement projects: assist in directing capital projects and property rehabilitations—including scheduling, budgeting, contractor bidding, and licensing/permitting—while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead energy‑efficiency initiatives: develop and oversee property‑wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs.
• Drive engineering performance: monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity, and act to improve performance.
• Support hotel‑wide operational leadership: collaborate with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty‑manager coverage, and other safety protocols as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for spreading the light and warmth of hospitality.
• Act with integrity and always do the right thing.
• Inspire others through leadership.
• Believe that teamwork drives the best outcomes.
• Take ownership and hold accountability.
• Focus on the present moment, bringing urgency and discipline to everything.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world‑class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15 % discount to help build your financial future.
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible team members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones.
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care.
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our team members care for themselves, their team, and loved ones. Eligible team members receive free counseling and support through our best‑in‑class Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Benefits availability may vary depending on team member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.