Maintenance Manager
Chestnut - East of England
At Chestnut, we bring people together to eat, drink, and stay in some of the most beautiful parts of the East of England. From our award-winning pubs with rooms to our Big Houses, everything we do is about celebrating local food, people, and places.
We're growing fast - with more than 20 businesses and ambitious plans for the next three years - and we're looking for a hands-on, experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team. You'll lead the maintenance operation across our estate, ensuring our pubs, rooms, and spaces are always looking and performing at their best.
The Role
As our Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of property maintenance across our collection, ensuring our facilities, equipment, and grounds are kept in excellent condition through a balance of proactive and reactive strategies.
You'll lead a small but skilled team of maintenance professionals, manage key contractors, and work closely with our Operations and Property teams to plan, deliver, and report on maintenance activity across the business.
This is a varied, fast-paced role that combines technical know-how with strong leadership and organisational skills - ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and taking pride in keeping great places in great shape.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead, train, and schedule maintenance staff, including technicians and contractors.
* Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimise downtime and extend asset life.
* Manage the maintenance budget, track spending, and handle procurement of materials and equipment.
* Ensure all maintenance activity meets health and safety standards and statutory compliance.
* Oversee the repair and upkeep of mechanical, electrical, and building systems, responding to emergencies when required.
* Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, and compliance documentation.
* Liaise with senior management, suppliers, and site teams to prioritise and deliver maintenance work.
* Act as project manager for maintenance-related upgrades and refurbishments, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
About You
You're a confident leader with a practical mindset, a strong understanding of buildings and systems, and the ability to balance hands-on work with forward planning. You thrive in a busy, multi-site environment and enjoy working collaboratively across departments.
You'll bring:
* Proven experience leading maintenance teams or managing maintenance operations.
* Solid technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
* Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Experience with maintenance management software and scheduling tools.
* A sound understanding of health and safety requirements and compliance standards.
* A relevant technical qualification or degree is desirable, alongside several years of hands-on maintenance experience.
What's in It for You
At Chestnut, we believe in rewarding our team and helping them grow with us. You'll enjoy:
* Competitive salary, based on experience
* Annual bonus scheme
* 50% discount on food and drink across all Chestnut properties
* Discounted stays in our pubs and Big Houses
* Opportunities for career growth and professional development
* A supportive, collaborative team culture
* Regular team social events and celebrations
* Access to wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Be Part of Our Story
If you're proactive, solutions-focused, and ready to take ownership of maintaining some of the East of England's most beautiful pubs and properties, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Chestnut as our Maintenance Manager and help us keep our spaces running smoothly - one fix, one project, one great guest experience at a time.