Head of Maintenance

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Head of Maintenance to oversee and enhance the maintenance of our beautiful resort and lead the maintenance team to success. Nestled on a large estate, our property features a 69-room hotel, 49 lodges, extensive grounds, and versatile event spaces. With diverse facilities and a focus on guest satisfaction, this is a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high standards across the resort.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background and be adept at maintaining various systems within our facility. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

This role is full time, 5 shifts out of 7, Monday to Sunday inclusive, and will suit a knowledgeable, confident, maintenance person who can communicate well with others, has a can-do attitude and who will enjoy working as part of a dedicated and hardworking team. If this sounds like you, read on!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and ensure all equipment and systems function effectively.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and emergency breakdowns.
• Lead and train a proactive and knowledgeable maintenance team.
• React promptly to plant or equipment breakdowns, including out-of-hours emergencies.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, creating a safe environment for staff and guests.
• Collaborate on projects and implement improvements to guest and operational facilities.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage budgets for cost-effective maintenance solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on high standards.
• Relevant qualifications in building maintenance or a related field and must have trade qualifications.
• Must have current and clean driving licence
• Experience in maintenance, ideally within a hotel or resort environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and flexibility to handle changing priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining health and safety regulations and ensuring a smooth guest experience.

If you’re a dedicated maintenance professional ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now!

The details

Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:

• £32,000 per annum
• Full time 5 shifts out of 7, Monday to Sunday and will include bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Colleague food while on duty
• Colleague discounts
• 24-hour access to Employee Assistant Programme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Team management: 1 year (required)
• Maintenance: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• driving licence (required)
• trade qualifications (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person