Pre-Opening Maintenance Lead – Luxury Venue

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in central London is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a brand-new hospitality venue opening soon. You will ensure the building, facilities and equipment are kept to the highest standard, supporting the pre-opening phase and the day-to-day operation once live.

You’ll lead on-site maintenance, manage contractors and a small team, and collaborate with the Property team to maintain safety, compliance and guest experience in a 24/7 environment with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities management or building services role.
• Strong practical knowledge across a range of maintenance disciplines.
• Experience managing contractors and external service providers.
• A good understanding of health and safety, compliance and maintenance best practice.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing 24/7 environment and respond well to operational priorities.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns as the business needs, both before and after opening.
• Relevant technical qualifications and experience in large or complex buildings (advantageous).
• Experience supervising, supporting or managing a small team (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pre-opening familiarisation, learning the building, its plant and maintenance requirements.
• Lead planned and reactive maintenance across all areas of the venue, keeping the building safe and well presented.
• Manage maintenance issues, carry out repairs and bring in specialist contractors when needed.
• Keep maintenance records and documentation accurate.
• Manage, support and develop the Maintenance Assistants, prioritising workloads.
• Be the main on-site contact for contractors and suppliers, ensuring safety and timeliness.
• Own health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and inspections.
• Manage maintenance stock, tools and consumables and procurement.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Contractor management

Health & safety

Team supervision

24/7 operation

Shift flexibility

Education

Electrical C&G/NVQ Level 3 + 18th Edition and I&T

C&G/NVQ 2/3 in mechanical/plumbing/building

IOSH/NEBOSH health & safety qualification

HVAC and BMS experience

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd in central London is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a brand-new hospitality venue opening soon. You will ensure the building, facilities and equipment are kept to the highest standard, supporting the pre-opening phase and the day-to-day operation once live.

You’ll lead on-site maintenance, manage contractors and a small team, and collaborate with the Property team to maintain safety, compliance and guest experience in a 24/7 environment with flexible shifts.