Maintenance Manager - Hospitality

COREcruitment Ltd; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Leadership role

International environment

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Manager for an upscale hospitality property in Amsterdam. You will lead a small maintenance team, oversee day-to-day operations, and drive preventative maintenance programs to keep the building and systems safe and efficient.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a strong technical background in building systems, and experience managing contractors and budgets. Dutch language proficiency and right to work in the Netherlands are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in hospitality or complex properties.
• Strong knowledge of building systems incl. HVAC, electrical, plumbing.
• Ability to manage budgets and external contractors.
• Good understanding of Dutch health and safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a maintenance team (Assistant Maintenance Manager + two Technicians).
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs; ensure building upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and statutory inspections.

Skills

Team leadership

HVAC expertise

Electrical & plumbing Knowledge

Budget management

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Maintenance Manager – Hospitality

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €5,000 gross per month + bonus
Languages: Fluent Dutch and English

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a well-established luxury hospitality property in Amsterdam.

This is a hands‑on leadership position, overseeing the day‑to‑day maintenance operations of a unique property.You'll be responsible for ensuring the building, facilities and technical systems operate safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards for guests and employees.

You'll lead a small maintenance team, manage external contractors and oversee everything from preventative maintenance and compliance to technical projects and building improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a maintenance team consisting of an Assistant Maintenance Manager and two Maintenance Technicians.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and general building upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch health and safety regulations, statutory inspections and maintenance requirements.
• Manage external contractors, suppliers and service agreements.
• Oversee maintenance projects, including planning, budgeting and execution.
• Monitor and maintain building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas, fire safety and pool facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest areas, back‑of‑house facilities and technical spaces.
• Manage maintenance budgets, purchasing, quotations and invoices.
• Work closely with operational departments to prioritise repairs and improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety and maintenance standards.

About You

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager or in a similar technical leadership position, ideally within hotels, hospitality or another complex property environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors and external suppliers.
• Good understanding of Dutch building regulations, health and safety requirements and compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and technical projects.
• Experience working with historic or monumental buildings would be an advantage.
• Hands‑on, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Right to work in the Netherlands.

What's on Offer

• Salary of €5,000 gross per month.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Leadership responsibility for an established maintenance team.
• The opportunity to work within a distinctive luxury hospitality environment.
• An international working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Target start date: 1 January 2027.