Maintenance Supervisor

Rbh Hospitality Management; Eye; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Manager to ensure high standards across all facilities. You will lead a team, oversee a preventative maintenance program, and manage the department budget to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role demands strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe and efficient environment. Join us to make a positive impact in hospitality with flexibility and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted hotel room rates

Extra day's holiday for your birthday

Enhanced parental leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a maintenance or engineering management role, ideally within hospitality.
• Expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building motivated teams.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets and negotiate contracts.
• Organisational and multitasking abilities to handle urgent issues.
• Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call duties.
• A passion for maintaining a safe and well-functioning environment.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of maintaining high hotel standards and pristine facilities.
• Lead the maintenance team and cultivate a proactive approach.
• Design and oversee a preventative maintenance programme.
• Collaborate with departments to swiftly address maintenance needs.
• Manage the department budget with a cost-effective focus.
• Conduct regular inspections ensuring safety and compliance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in the team.
• Stay updated with the latest tools and maintenance techniques.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Take charge of maintaining our hotel's high standards, ensuring every guest space, facility, and behind-the-scenes area operates flawlessly and looks pristine. Lead and inspire the maintenance team, cultivating a proactive and hands-on approach to repairs, upgrades, and day-to-day operations that support a smooth guest experience. Design and oversee a preventative maintenance programme, extending the life of equipment and facilities to avoid unexpected interruptions and keep everything running like clockwork. Collaborate with other departments to anticipate and swiftly address maintenance needs, from emergency repairs to room upgrades, delivering a reliable and safe environment for guests and staff alike. Manage the department budget with a keen eye on cost-effective solutions, tracking expenses, negotiating supplier contracts, and prioritising repairs and renovations. Conduct regular inspections of the hotel, keeping your finger on the pulse of each room, common area, and facility to ensure safety, compliance, and aesthetic standards. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, implementing best practices and encouraging skill development for efficient, high-quality service. Keep up-to-date with the latest tools, technology, and maintenance techniques to bring fresh ideas and innovations to the property, enhancing both function and form.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of maintaining our hotel's high standards, ensuring every guest space, facility, and behind-the-scenes area operates flawlessly and looks pristine
• Lead and inspire the maintenance team, cultivating a proactive and hands-on approach to repairs, upgrades, and day-to-day operations that support a smooth guest experience
• Design and oversee a preventative maintenance programme, extending the life of equipment and facilities to avoid unexpected interruptions and keep everything running like clockwork
• Collaborate with other departments to anticipate and swiftly address maintenance needs, from emergency repairs to room upgrades, delivering a reliable and safe environment for guests and staff alike
• Manage the department budget with a keen eye on cost-effective solutions, tracking expenses, negotiating supplier contracts, and prioritising repairs and renovations
• Conduct regular inspections of the hotel, keeping your finger on the pulse of each room, common area, and facility to ensure safety, compliance, and aesthetic standards
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, implementing best practices and encouraging skill development for efficient, high-quality service
• Keep up-to-date with the latest tools, technology, and maintenance techniques to bring fresh ideas and innovations to the property, enhancing both function and form

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a maintenance or engineering management role, ideally within hospitality or a similar setting
• Expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building motivated, efficient teams that deliver quality results
• Financial acumen to manage budgets and negotiate contracts without compromising on quality or guest satisfaction
• Organisational and multitasking abilities to juggle a range of responsibilities and respond quickly to urgent issues
• Flexibility to respond to urgent repairs, including availability for occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call duties
• A passion for maintaining a safe, well-functioning environment that enhances the guest experience

Equal opportunities and benefits

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail]

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn 250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over 1000 per year
• And much more