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We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to take ownership of the maintenance function across the Mercure Paignton and ibis Styles Paignton. This is a key role within the hotels, responsible for ensuring our buildings, facilities, and guest areas are consistently maintained to a high standard. You’ll lead a small team, manage contractors, and play a vital role in keeping both properties safe, compliant, and running efficiently, with a salary of £37,500.
Responsibilities
* Take charge of maintaining our hotel’s high standards, ensuring every guest space, facility, and behind‑the‑scenes area operates flawlessly and looks pristine
* Lead and inspire the maintenance team, cultivating a proactive and hands‑on approach to repairs, upgrades, and day‑to‑day operations that support a smooth guest experience
* Design and oversee a preventative maintenance programme, extending the life of equipment and facilities to avoid unexpected interruptions and keep everything running like clockwork
* Collaborate with other departments to anticipate and swiftly address maintenance needs, from emergency repairs to room upgrades, delivering a reliable and safe environment for guests and staff alike
* Manage the department budget with a keen eye on cost‑effective solutions, tracking expenses, negotiating supplier contracts, and prioritising repairs and renovations
* Conduct regular inspections of the hotel, keeping your finger on the pulse of each room, common area, and facility to ensure safety, compliance, and aesthetic standards
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, implementing best practices and encouraging skill development for efficient, high‑quality service
* Keep up‑to‑date with the latest tools, technology, and maintenance techniques to bring fresh ideas and innovations to the property, enhancing both function and form
* Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements including fire safety, water hygiene (Legionella), gas and electrical systems, maintaining accurate records and audit readiness
* Manage external contractors on site, ensuring work is completed safely, to standard, and with minimal disruption to the guest experience
Qualifications
* Solid experience in a maintenance or engineering management role, ideally within hospitality or a similar setting
* Expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving
* Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building motivated, efficient teams that deliver quality results
* Financial acumen to manage budgets and negotiate contracts without compromising on quality or guest satisfaction
* Organisational and multitasking abilities to juggle a range of responsibilities and respond quickly to urgent issues
* Flexibility to respond to urgent repairs, including availability for occasional evenings, weekends, and on‑call duties
* A passion for maintaining a safe, well‑functioning environment that enhances the guest experience
* Strong understanding of compliance and statutory regulations within a hotel environment (e.g. fire safety, Legionella, H&S)
* Experience managing contractors and third‑party suppliers effectively
* Comfortable using maintenance systems tools to track jobs and preventative maintenance
Benefits
* Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
* An extra day's holiday for your birthday
* Enhanced maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
* Course sponsorship
* 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
* Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
* Flexible working arrangements
* Wagestream – choose how and when you get paid
* Life insurance
* Employee assistance programme
* Social and wellness events and activities all year round
* Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
* £37,500 a year – 40‑hour contract
Equal Opportunities
RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact careers@rbhmanagement.com.
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