Maintenance Supervisor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on stays and dining

Meals on duty

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development opportunities

Annual leave

Job summary

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the Dakota Manchester Airport site. This full-time, permanent role oversees a wide range of maintenance tasks and safety compliance while coordinating schedules to keep the facility in excellent condition.

The position requires at least two years’ maintenance experience, skills in tiling/plumbing, strong supervisory abilities, and confidence with maintenance/compliance software.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a maintenance-based role.
• Experience in tiling, plastering or plumbing.
• Fully computer literate and confident using maintenance or compliance systems.
• Experience in accommodation-based commercial environments such as hotels is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and high workmanship standards.
• Ability to work at pace and guide others.
• Good understanding of health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks including installation, maintenance, decorating, light plumbing, tiling, light joinery, PAT testing, grouting and silicone work.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to ensure the building is well maintained and compliant with legislation.
• Ensure tasks are completed to high standards and within timescales.
• Maintain planned and project schedules and work with Housekeeping to uphold standards.
• Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the building and grounds.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Supervisory skills

Health & safety

Plumbing

Tiling

Decoration

Joinery

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels)

Location:

Manchester,Lancashire, M1 1AA

Pay:

£31,000 to £31,000 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

About this job

Job Ref: DAK1326 Branch: Dakota Manchester Airport Location: Dakota Manchester Airport, Manchester Salary/Benefits: Earnings are £31,000 per annum.

Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Usually shifts will be fully flexible, working any 5 days out of 7 Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract of 40 hours per week Posted date: 14/08/2026 Closing date: 14/09/2026 We are seeking a skilled tradesperson with strong supervisory skills and a comprehensive understanding of health and safety for the role of Maintenance Supervisor.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE The role carries a permanent contract of 40 hours per week, working any 5 days out
7. Shifts are varied, typically from 08:00 to 18:00 but subject to flexibility.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks in accordance with your skillset and participate in maintenance activities such as installing, maintaining, decorating, light plumbing, tiling, light joinery, PAT testing, grouting and silicone work.

Support in the coordination of schedules to ensure the fabric of the building is both aesthetically well-maintained, as well as wholly compliant with all areas of legislation, completing necessary checks and records.

Ensure that all tasks, requests, and project work is carried out to high finishing standards and in a timely matter, meeting agreed timescales on project work.

Ensure that the planned maintenance schedules and project schedules are kept up to date.

Work closely with all departments especially Housekeeping to maintain company standards within guest bedrooms and public areas.

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance of the building and its grounds.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS The successful applicant will have/be: Have at least two years’ experience in a maintenance-based role, with a strong aptitude for carrying out a wide range of maintenance tasks.

Previous experience in specific trades such as tiling, plastering or plumbing.

Fully computer literate and confident using maintenance or compliance systems.

Experience working within an accommodation-based commercial environment such as hotels, newbuild housing or rented accommodation is strongly preferred.

Strong attention to detail with consistently high standards of workmanship and presentation.

Able to work at pace while supporting and guiding others, with the ability to take initiative where required.

Good understanding of health and safety protocols and supporting compliance within a maintenance environment.

Confident in carrying out and supporting a broad range of general maintenance tasks, with a solid technical understanding.

WHAT WE OFFER In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include: FINANCIAL Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment Meals on duty and uniforming WELLBEING Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions Family-friendly flexible working options Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues CAREER DEVELOPMENT Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars.

Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral.

We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle with more in our pipeline.

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service.

We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last five years in a row.

We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK, as well as being awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees.

As recent winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’, we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training.

As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for four consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’ in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent.

ABOUT DAKOTA MANCHESTER AIRPORT We’re preparing to open our largest hotel yet,Dakota Manchester Airport, launching inearly summer 2026. This brand-new property will feature our signature Bar & Grill and deliver the exceptional guest experience Dakota is known for.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserieGrillsand upscale cocktail Bars.

Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral.

We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, andNewcastle.

With our newest hotel opening at Manchester Airport with morein our pipeline. Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service.

We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last six years in a row.

We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for the last three years running.

As winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’,we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training.

As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for five consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’in the industry,demonstratingour success in developing talent.

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