Maintenance Manager

Be part of the Family

We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you’re someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You
, you’ll fit right in.

We’re set right at the heart of the Scottish Borders and offer a great place to relax, unwind and magically shut off from the pressures of modern life. We’ve been welcoming guests for well over 100 years but today is home to 132 bedrooms, 3 places to eat, 6 function spaces, leisure club, spa and oodles of outdoor space.

We’re looking to recruit a hands‑on Maintenance Manager to join our team. We have our own maintenance team on site so we can respond to our guests needs quickly. We fix remedial problems and have a planned maintenance programme. You will lead and manage a team of 5 to ensure all maintenance issues are resolved and both Peebles Hydro and Park Hotel are maintained to a high standard.

Flexibility is key as you will manage a varied workload and be able to turn your hand to general day‑to‑day repairs to assist your team to complete the ever‑changing workload.

This is a full time, 40 hours per week position with weekend work on a rotation basis. As we are a 24/7 operation, some out-of-hours work may be required in emergencies or for planned maintenance.

You’ll bring strong practical skills and a good understanding of building services. Previous management experience is essential, along with a working knowledge of painting, joinery, plumbing, and general building works. A solid grasp of Health & Safety standards is also key.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team, and approaches challenges with a positive attitude in a fast‑paced environment. As you’ll regularly interact with our guests, excellent customer service skills are a must – you’ll be an ambassador for Peebles Hydro.

You will be proactive in managing and enforcing full compliance with Health & Safety requirements, including fire safety, electrical systems, plumbing, biomass, private water supply and legionella control.

Strong communication skills are also important for liaising with external contractors, colleagues, and senior managers.

You’ll need excellent computer skills for managing Health & Safety records, maintenance requests, compliance documentation, and using computer‑aided facilities management software.

Experience with private water supplies and biomass heating systems would be a bonus.

• Strong computer literacy and experience with online purchasing and invoicing
• Trades background
• Proven experience managing teams and external contractors
• Ability to conduct risk assessments
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Good understanding of commercial M&E systems
• Exceptional organisational skills for maintaining compliance documentation
• Ability to multitask to support all departments

• IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications

• Live‑in Accommodation
  – Affordable housing with bills included may be available. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Exclusive Discounts
  – Enjoy free leisure membership for you and a partner
  , 30% off retail, 50% of food and drinks
  , and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays
  – Take time to recharge with discounted stays at all of our hotels from just £30 per night – where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus
  – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards
  – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
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