“The world is yours with Meliá” Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders, where your potential to grow, develop, and lead has no limits. It’s knowing that the world is yours — with opportunities to build your career across destinations worldwide — all while being part of one warm, supportive, and passionate family. Assistant Maintenance Manager Department: Engineering / Maintenance Location: London Reports to: Maintenance Manager Package: Competitive Salary What’s in it for you? • Competitive salary • 28 days’ holiday including public holidays • Contributory pension scheme & Life Assurance • Discounted dental and health cover with HSF • Global travel & food discounts across Meliá Hotels Worldwide (including Friends & Family rates) • Unlimited access to Meliá’s global e-learning platform • Career development opportunities across 350 hotels worldwide (subject to right to work) • High-street discounts through Perks at Work • Paid time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities Mission As Assistant Maintenance Manager, you will support the Maintenance Manager in ensuring all hotel systems, facilities, and equipment are maintained to the highest standards. You will play a hands-on role in daily operations, compliance, and team development, while deputising for the Maintenance Manager when required to ensure seamless and safe hotel operations. Key Responsibilities – Operational Excellence • Provide hands-on maintenance support across electrical, plumbing, sewage, heating, and lighting systems • Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed, recorded, and tracked using H Mobile • Maintain hotel fixtures, fittings, and equipment, ensuring defects are corrected promptly • Conduct regular inspections of the building fabric and carry out necessary repairs • Identify and report complex maintenance issues requiring escalation • Ensure all hotel areas are maintained in a safe condition, taking immediate action where required • Support energy efficiency initiatives and cost-control measures • Develop strong working knowledge of plant systems, switching controls, and BMS • Ensure compliance with all statutory and company requirements including Fire, Health & Safety, Asbestos, Legionella, Electricity at Work, and CCTV legislation • Support training, documentation, and departmental compliance standards • Deputise for the Maintenance Manager in their absence What we’re looking for • Proven experience in a hotel or similar facilities / maintenance environment • Strong hands-on technical skills across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance • Solid knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance • Experience using planned preventative maintenance systems (H Mobile or similar) • Ability to lead by example and support team development • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills • Confident communicator with a collaborative approach • Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment • High attention to detail and proactive mindset • Eligibility to work in the UK is essential Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP At Meliá, our people are the heart of everything we do. From junior roles to senior leadership, everyone brings something unique. We are all Very Inspiring People, united by passion, professionalism, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace for all. At Meliá, we believe our differences make us stronger and support a responsible and sustainable future. About Meliá Hotels International Meliá Hotels International is a global hospitality leader with over 390 hotels and resorts across more than 40 countries. In London, Meliá operates ME London, Meliá White House, and Meliá London Kensington. If you want to be a Very Inspiring Person, apply now and start your journey with Meliá. Eligibility to work in the UK is required. Follow us on: Instagram – LinkedIn – Twitter – Indeed – Glassdoor