Maintenance Manager Hotel - Bloomsbury

Maintenance Manager - Tavistock Hotel, Bloomsbury, London

We are Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family‑run company with a legacy spanning 185 years. We’re dedicated to rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach across our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury, London. We believe that great hospitality starts with the right people and are on the hunt for a talented Maintenance Manager at our Tavistock Hotel, nestled opposite the picturesque Tavistock Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London.

The hotel has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on‑site Indian restaurant bar and laid‑back lounge bar.

Position Details

• 40 hours a week (5/7 days a week, flexibility required)
• Circa £48,500.00 + benefits
• Location:
  
  Bloomsbury, London

• Assign daily workload, plan scheduled maintenance and preventive maintenance for a team of shift engineers, painters/decorators and supervise contractors where necessary.
• Regularly inspect all hotel equipment, services, buildings and plant to maintain best standards in line with H&S legislation and company guidelines.
• Liaise regularly with the Hotel Manager and other Heads of Department 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 supervising implementation of maintenance standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all team members work in line with security and H&S procedures and use all equipment with proper operation and safety procedures.
• Recruit, train and develop the team through day‑to‑day coaching to meet KPIs, carrying out performance reviews and managing poor performance.

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance position, ideally within a hotel, large retail outlet or building management services role.
• Ability to perform basic electrical, plumbing, decoration and carpentry tasks; trade qualifications in NVQ level 2/3 electrical, plumbing or heating are advantageous.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of Health and Safety laws and regulations, promoting a safe working environment at all times.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, work under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
• Self‑motivated, takes pride in work and prioritises safety for self and others.
• Excellent communication skills, able to deal with individuals at any level internally and externally.
• Flexible leadership style that motivates the team to achieve great results and reach their potential.

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Workplace pension
• Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH food & beverage outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Caf
• Employee‑funded health cash plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first aiders, wellbeing support and employee assistance programme

If you thrive in a fast‑paced hospitality environment and love inspiring teams to deliver unforgettable experiences, we’d be excited to hear from you!