Maintenance Supervisor - Thames Riviera Hotel

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

Job summary

A hotel management company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager responsible for leading a team to maintain high hotel standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, as well as strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing maintenance budgets and ensuring a safe environment for guests. This role requires flexibility for occasional urgent repairs, offering a diverse benefits package including discounted hotel rates.

Benefits

Discounted hotel room rates

An extra day's holiday for your birthday

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a maintenance or engineering management role, ideally within hospitality.
• Expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets and negotiate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel standards to ensure guest spaces and facilities operate flawlessly.
• Lead the maintenance team with a hands-on approach to repairs and upgrades.
• Design and oversee a preventative maintenance program.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical Maintenance

Plumbing

General Building Maintenance

Leadership Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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

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]

Benefits

• 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