Maintenance Manager

Lough Rynn Castle & Kilronan Castle; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Gym membership

On-site gym

On-site parking

Meals on duty and uniform provided

Job summary

Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa in Ireland seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee upkeep of the historic castle, spa, guest areas, and estate grounds, ensuring safety and guest experience.

You will lead a maintenance team, coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety and statutory regulations while supporting refurbishment and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance management or supervision in hospitality or heritage properties.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building systems.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and fault diagnosis.
• Experience managing teams, contractors, and maintenance schedules.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations across castle, spa, and estate facilities.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Lead and train maintenance team and contractors.
• Ensure health, safety, fire safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to maintenance issues and emergencies promptly.
• Manage budgets, costs, and procurement of materials.
• Record maintenance work and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with hotel, housekeeping, and spa teams to minimise guest disruption.
• Support refurbishment and capital projects as needed.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Electrical & HVAC knowledge

BMS monitoring

Health & safety compliance

Budget management

Contractor coordination

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification or relevant technical certification

Health & Safety qualification (e.g. Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Fire Safety)

Tools

BMS software

Job description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall upkeep, safety, and operational efficiency of Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa. This role ensures that the historic castle, spa facilities, guest areas, and estate grounds are maintained to the highest standards, delivering an exceptional guest experience while preserving the character and integrity of the property.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations across the castle, spa, accommodation, public areas, plant rooms, estate grounds & housing estate (guests & staff accommodation).
• Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to minimise downtime and costly repairs.
• Lead, train, and supervise the maintenance team, including contractors and external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety, fire safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
• Respond promptly and effectively to maintenance issues, breakdowns, and emergency situations.
• Manage maintenance budgets, control costs, and source materials and services efficiently.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with hotel operations, housekeeping, and spa/leisure teams to minimise disruption to guests.
• Support refurbishment, conservation, and capital projects in line with the status of the castle.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a maintenance management or supervisory role, ideally within hospitality, hotels, or heritage properties.
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical, industrial plumbing, HVAC, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
• Demonstrated competence in Building Management Systems (BMS), including monitoring, fault diagnosis, and optimisation.
• Demonstrated competence with ventilation system operation and maintenance.
• Experience managing teams, contractors, and maintenance schedules.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Ability to work flexibly, including on-call duties when required.
• Budget management and cost-control experience.
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on, proactive approach.

Desirable Qualifications

• Trade qualification or relevant technical certification.
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Fire Safety).
• Experience working in a historic or luxury hospitality environment.

What We Offer

• Attractive Renumeration.
• Meals on duty and uniform provided.
• Employee Discount for our Spa & Leisure Centre.
• OIH Member Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Bike to Work Scheme.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person