Maintenance Manager

Company Description L'oscar London is an exclusive luxury hotel housed in a beautifully restored former Baptist Church, showcasing a distinctive Baroque style by acclaimed French architect and designer Jacques Garcia. The hotel offers 39 individually designed bedrooms, including 18 suites, and features the opulent L'oscar Restaurant, Baptist Bar, and several unique spaces for meetings and events. Its decor blends elegant French design with historic British architecture, creating a striking and memorable environment for guests and team members. The theatrical ambiance offers a refined, luxurious escape in the heart of the city, attracting discerning travelers and event clients. Team members join a boutique property that values craftsmanship, service excellence, and attention to detail.

Role Description The Maintenance Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based at L'oscar London in Greater London. The Maintenance Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the hotel’s maintenance activities, including planning and supervising routine and emergency repairs to guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, and building systems. This role ensures equipment and hotel infrastructure are maintained to a high standard through effective scheduling of preventive maintenance and coordination with external contractors when required. The Maintenance Manager leads and supports the maintenance team, allocates tasks, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and hotel standards. The role also involves maintaining records, managing maintenance budgets and inventory, responding promptly to maintenance requests, and collaborating closely with other departments to minimize disruption to guests and events.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Maintenance Management and Supervisory Skills, including team leadership, task allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Candidates should possess Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair skills, covering building systems, guest room fixtures, and hotel operational equipment.
• Candidates should possess Preventive Maintenance skills, including planning, scheduling, and implementing routine inspections and service activities.
• Candidates should have knowledge of health and safety regulations, building compliance standards, and safe working practices in a hotel or similar environment.
• Candidates should demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work efficiently under time pressure.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications in facilities, engineering, or building maintenance are beneficial; prior experience in a hotel or luxury hospitality setting is highly advantageous.
• Candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and a customer-focused approach to maintaining guest-facing spaces.