Maintenance Manager

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Manager for the Grand Hotel, Torquay. The Maintenance Manager will be managing a team of maintenance technicians.

Applicants must have experience in a similar role , preferably within the Hotel industry

Main Purpose of Job

The primary role of the Maintenance Manager will be to oversee the day to day maintenance operation of the Grand Hotel, Torquay. They will ensure that all operations are conducted in a respectful and responsible way, ensuring that all decisions and actions comply with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures. They must supervise and lead maintenance staff in an effective manner and ensure the level of morale is maintained, they must also respond to concerns and complaints of guests in a positive and courteous manner.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure all the property is legally compliant with all Health & Safety legislation.
• Ensure daily inspections of all rooms and public areas for needed services and repairs.
• Coordinate emergency and regular repairs.
• Maintain fire protection systems and equipment.
• Supervise landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs to structural, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs to boilers, heating and ventilation systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of finishing, ceilings, flooring and roofing.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs to appliances.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training to develop staff.
• Prepare plans for short and long term projects.

Person Specification

• Knowledge of H&S legal compliance, such as Gas Safety, Fire Risk Assessment, Legionella testing, Fixed Wire testing etc. - Essential
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools and electrical systems - Essential
• Team leadership and management skills - Essential
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerised maintenance management system - Essential
• Strong ability to manage people, process, deadlines and organisational structures. - Essential
• Be flexible and self motivated - Essential
• Able to communicate effectively and prioritise work to ensure on-time delivery and achievement of all maintenance - Essential
• Knowledge of appliance maintenance - Desirable
• Experience in a Hospitality environment - Desirable
• Must be continuous improvement driven and always looking to improve facilities - Essential
• At least two years' experience of engineering (projects and maintenance) - Essential
• A good understanding of heating, ventilation and plumbing building services - Essential
• Analytical and problem solving skills - Essential
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures - Essential
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and administration - Essential

Working 5 days out of 7, the role may include some weekends and bank holidays. Owing to the nature of the role a flexible and dedicated approach is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person