We’re on the
hunt for a Maintenance Manager to give us the best maintenance management to
support our current stores and our ongoing growth. This role will oversee
our central maintenance contracts and supplier, ensuing we are always
functional, safe and with great looking stores. You’ll oversee all
aspects of maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance, repairs
and facility upgrades. You will have a high focus on cost savings and develop a
long-term repairs and maintenance strategy. You’ll join the Commercial Team and
work closely with the Property and Operation teams, with a mix of being in our
Ealing office, out in stores and from home. There will be nationwide
travel required as and when needed.
Responsibilities:
Contractor
and Vendor Management
* Oversee the
contractor supply base, identify and onboard new contractors, and manage
current relationships against KPIs
* Manage equipment
vendors in resolving ongoing issues and developing fixes
Equipment
Maintenance
* Oversee the maintenance
and repair of kitchen equipment, HVAC systems, refrigeration units and other
critical restaurant equipment
* Schedule routine
inspections and servicing, maintaining accurate records of equipment
maintenance and servicing history
* Implement
operational initiatives that mitigate maintenance issues from occurring
Budget
Management
* Develop and
maintain the maintenance budget, ensuring cost effective allocation of resources
* Obtain
competitive bids for services and negotiate contracts
* Monitor expenses
and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or
safety standards
Stakeholder
Management
* Manage relations with both internal and external
stakeholders and suppliers to get the best outcome and ensure our ongoing
success
* Able to negotiate and get the best terms and service levels
for all maintenance support
Strategy
* Create and deliver a long-term maintenance and repairs
strategy
* Share best practise and ways of working to optimise our use
of equipment and maintenance
Experience
* Proven experience in a strategic and operational maintenance
role, within the hospitality sector
* Access ‘Pronett’ system experience an advantage
* Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance and safety
regulations
* Solid organisational and problem solving abilities, with a
keen attention to detail
* Proficiency in budget management and vendor negotiation
* Flexibility to respond to emergency maintenance situations
outside of regular business hours
* Strong Excel skills
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Benefits platform, inc. gym discounts
* Hybrid working
* Career progression opportunities
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
* Birthday day off
* Free chicken!