Maintenance Manager

Company Description

• ibis London Heathrow Airport
• Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) + 10% annual bonus scheme
• Start date: September/October 2026

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

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As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the hotel's facilities, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards, providing a safe, comfortable, and well-presented environment for guests and employees. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee daily operations, manage preventative maintenance programmes, drive sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives, and ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements while supporting the overall operational success of the hotel.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the maintenance team through effective coaching, training, and performance management.
• Plan and manage team rotas to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts, weekends, and holiday periods.
• Oversee the completion of planned preventative maintenance schedules and reactive repairs.
• Ensure all hotel plant, machinery, equipment, and guest facilities are operating efficiently and safely.
• Manage contractor relationships, ensuring external works are completed to agreed standards and within budget.
• Monitor maintenance costs, control departmental expenditure, and support budget planning.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and energy-management programmes, identifying opportunities to reduce utility consumption, improve operational efficiency, and support environmental objectives.
• Monitor energy usage and implement measures to optimise performance across heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and water systems.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, fire safety regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct regular property inspections, identifying maintenance needs and implementing corrective actions promptly.
• Support refurbishment projects, capital expenditure plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, compliance documentation, energy-monitoring data, and statutory certifications.
• Collaborate closely with all hotel departments to minimise operational disruption and maximise guest satisfaction.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to team development, sustainability, problem-solving, and maintaining high operational standards.

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or senior maintenance leadership role.
• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety.
• Experience managing…