We're preparing to open our largest hotel yet, Dakota Manchester Airport, launching in early summer 2026. This brand-new property will feature our signature Bar & Grill and deliver the exceptional guest experience Dakota is known for.
We are seeking a skilled trades-person and qualified electrician with strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of health and safety for the role of Maintenance Manager.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
The role carries a permanent contract of 42.5 hours per week usually shifts will be varied, working any 5 days out of 7 including working weekends.
The gross annual salary is £33,000 with a planned start date of 1st March 2026.
Primary Role Responsibilities
Be responsible for the running and management of the maintenance department, leading team members through positive reinforcement and providing continual on-the-job training.
Complete and maintain all required compliance and facilities-based paperwork with strong understanding of the documentation required to run a maintenance department.
Fulfil managerial tasks including writing the departmental rota, managing holidays, carrying out appraisals, and stock management.
Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks in accordance with your skillset and participate in maintenance activities such as installing, maintaining, decorating, light plumbing, tiling, light joinery, PAT testing, grouting and silicone work.
Action schedules to ensure the fabric of the building is both aesthetically well-maintained, as well as wholly compliant with all areas of legislation, completing necessary checks and records.
Ensure that all tasks, requests, and project work is carried out to high finishing standards and in a timely matter, meeting agreed timescales on project work.
Ensure that the planned maintenance schedules and project schedules are kept up to date.
Work closely with all departments especially Housekeeping to maintain company standards within guest bedrooms and public areas. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance of the building and its grounds.
Benefits
In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:
Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
Family-friendly flexible working options
Meals on duty and uniforming
Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships
Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.
About Dakota Hotels
Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota's story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle with Manchester Airport coming soon and more in our pipeline.
Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer's Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last six years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for the last two years, where our inclusive culture was spotlighted.
As recent winners of The Cateys 'People Team of the Year', we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for five consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the 'Top 30 under 30' in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent.
Eurocentral | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | Manchester | Newcastle| Manchester Airport (coming soon)
Applicant Requirements
The successful applicant will have/be:
Minimum of three years working experience as an electrician.
Must hold a minimum valid certificate for the City & Guilds 17th edition IET Wiring Regulations.
Be a forward-thinking individual with at least two years working experience in a supervisory or management role.
Qualifications in health and safety are beneficial although full training will be provided.
Fully computer literate.
Experience in an accommodation-based commercial environment such as in newbuild housing, hotels, or rented accommodation is strongly favoured.
Keen attention to detail and high standards of finishing.
Proficient in carrying out general maintenance tasks with a broad understanding.
Fully flexible in working shifts including evenings and weekends
An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.
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Please send us your up to date CV.
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