Maintenance Manager - West Sussex

Avisford Park Hotel, Venue & Spa; Arundel; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£35 BB per night colleague rate

£70 BB per night for Friends andFamily

50% off Food & Beverage

Meals on duty provided

Access to Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Quarterly Shining Star recognition

Annual colleague celebrations

Free use of gym and leisure facilities

Job summary

Avisford Park Hotel, Venue & Spa, in Arundel, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team across a listed building and its facilities, ensuring a safe, well-maintained environment for guests and staff.

You will develop preventative maintenance schedules, oversee repairs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including Fire and Legionella, while collaborating with the General Manager and hotel team to uphold high standards of quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance management, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, Fire, and general building systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a maintenance team to manage the building and facilities.
• Develop and implement Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules (PPMs).
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation including Fire & Legionella.
• Oversee maintenance operations, prioritise repairs, and ensure guest and staff safety.

Skills

Leadership experience

Maintenance management

Problem-solving

Organisational & communication skills

Tools

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire safety systems

Building maintenance equipment

Job description

Avisford Park Hotel is located within 60 acres of grounds with 140 bedrooms, 15 meeting rooms and a fully equipped gym and leisure club and golf course for guests to enjoy, something for everyone. The Role of Maintenance Manager We are passionate about keeping our properties in great shape for our guests, with a lot of investment we would like to have a Maintenance team that are just as passionate. The Maintenance Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Maintenance Assistant, Housekeeping Manager and the wider hotel team. The role of Maintenance Manager is a varied and interesting role in a beautiful listed building where we have some quirks but also a commitment to sustainability & solar - it's a great opportunity to be part of something different. Our Maintenance Manager will have passion and commitment to quality, ownership of their role and a positive guest focussed attitude. The successful candidate needs to have previous maintenance experience, ideally in a hotel with an understanding of the Health & Safety processes or could be a specialist in an area such as plumbing or building but willing to learn. As Maintenance Manager you will ensure that you manage the building and that all legislation is adhered to, you will work with the team to develop PPM'S (Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules) to be ahead of any issues. You will ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation to include Fire & Legionnaires., As Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the hotel's maintenance operations, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, and systems are in optimal condition. You will lead a team to carry out preventative maintenance, handle repairs efficiently, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role is essential in delivering a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for guests and staff.

• Proven experience in maintenance management, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, Fire, and general building systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations, risk assessments, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• £35 BB per night colleague rate
• £70 BB per night for Friends and Family rate
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Meals on duty provided
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day on-line GP appointments
• Quarterly Shining Star recognition
• Annual colleague celebrations
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Maintenance Manager 40 hours £43,000 per annum