Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Assistant Maintenance ManagerRoyal National Hotel40 hours a week (5/7 days a week Flexibility is required)Circa £30,000+ BenefitsIn joining our team, youll be immediately welcomed into the Imperial London Hotels (ILH) family where we have a rich history of 175 years of hospitality experience creating unique guest experiences.Our seven hotels are all located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Central London. From our charming 34-bedroom boutique Morton Hotel to our largest and lively Royal National hotel with a huge 1630-bedrooms, there is a role here for everyone from Housekeeper toSous Chef and Shift Engineer to Hotel General Manager.We are currently recruiting a Maintenance Manager for our Royal National HotelWith over 3076 bedrooms, 10 restaurants across our 7 Imperial London Hotels, our maintenance team are never short of something to do. As Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for making sure our Tavistock hotel is well presented and maintained andat all times ensuring both an effective running of the hotel and an exceptional guest experience.Youll coordinate daily tasks and any other scheduled maintenance activity with the team so that requests are managed promptly and in a timely manner whilst operating in a safe and efficient way according to all H&S legislation and company policy.What youll be doing

• Assign daily workload, planning and other scheduled day-to-day maintenance activity and preventive maintenance workload, for a team of shift engineers, painter/ decorators and supervise contractors where necessary.
• Regularly inspect all aspect of hotel equipment, services, buildings and plant are maintained to the best standard in line with H&S legislation and company guidelines.
• Liaise regularly with Hotel Manager and other HOD to understand daily workload and other scheduled maintenance activity.
• Maintain current and working knowledge of all building maintenance systems - Plant rooms, electrical equipment, fire safety systems carrying out regular inspections and supervise the implementation of maintenance standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all team members are working in line with security and H&S procedure and using all equipment with the proper operation and safety procedures.
• Recruit, train and develop the team through providing day-to-day coaching of team performance to ensure KPIs are met. Carry out performance reviews to support individual development and management of poor performance.

What wed like from you

• Previous experience gained in a similar maintenance position ideally within a hotel environment, large retail outlet or building management services role.
• You will be able to perform basic electrical, plumbing, decoration and carpentry tasks, though any trade qualifications in NVQ level 2/3 electrical, plumbing or heating would be advantageous
• Up to date knowledge on Health and Safety laws and regulations promoting a safe working environment at all times.
• You are able to manage a varied workload with the ability to work under pressure reacting quickly to resolve any issues.
• Self-motivated, takes pride in their work and prioritises the safety of themselves and others at all times.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals at any level internally and externally.
• You will have a flexible leadership style that knows how to motivate the team to achieve great results and reach their individual potential.

What youll get in return

• Holidays 28 (inc. of bank holidays) increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Reward and recognition schemes including discounts across a number of high street brands
• 30% discount to friends and family at our hotels (excluding Morton Hotel)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan (after probation)
• Training and development through our ILH Group Academy to support your career development and growth.
• Employee recognition awards, Christmas Party and other social events.
• Free Meals on Duty
• Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Restaurant outlets

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BuildingsElectrical EngineeringPlumbingRepair