We are looking for a highly energetic Maintenance Manager to join our team at The Alfriston, South Downs located in East Sussex.
Our 38-bedroom hotel which has been beautifully redesigned dates to the 14th century and is tucked away in the storybook village of Alfriston where the rolling South Downs meet the winding Cuckmere River.
Our hotel features a stunning function room, The 1554 Brasserie, Godfrey’s Bar, which includes a terrace to enjoy the revamped herb and vegetable plots across the hotel gardens. Our Orangery serves breakfast and afternoon tea daily with views over the rear gardens, and our Signet spa includes a heated outdoor swimming pool with plenty of space to unwind, inside you'll find a steam room, sauna, and intimate treatment rooms.
We can offer you:
* An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
* Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
* Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
* Your Wellbeing Hub - from an 24/7 employee assistance programme, to gym classes, to nutritious recipes, to clinical counselling, we want to you feel cared for at each step.
* 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
* Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
* Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000.
* Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
* Complimentary team meals on shift.
* Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
* Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
* Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.
You will:
* Oversee the upkeep of all buildings, facilities, grounds, gardens and car parks, ensuring the property meets safety, hygiene and company standards.
* Develop and manage maintenance schedules, perform routine inspections, and carry out minor repairs and troubleshooting.
* Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues (e.g., power outages) and organise repair projects with minimal disruption to guests.
* Coordinate external contractors, repair services and additional support as needed, completing required administrative tasks.
* Plan and supervise renovations, construction projects and event setup/takedown requirements.
* Partner closely with the General Manager to identify improvement opportunities, reduce operating costs and support energy‑efficient practices.
* Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service when assisting internal teams, visitors and guests.
At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.
So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!