Maintenance Manager

Position: Maintenance Manager (Permanent)
Location: Russell Square

Maintenance Manager

Holiday Inn Bloomsbury

40 hours a week (5/7 days a week Flexibility is required)

Circa £42,000+ Benefits

Imperial London Hotels opened their doors to guests in Bloomsbury, Central London since 1837. All that time they have been operating as an independent family business, providing a warm welcome to those who stay in one of their Russell Square based Hotels. Imperial London Hotels currently operates seven 3 & 4-star hotels in the heart of Bloomsbury. Independent and family owned, ILH has a unique heritage and culture that remains its foundation as it evolves and modernises.

The portfolio includes The Royal National Hotel which remains UK largest hotel with over 1,600 rooms. The Bedford Hotel, The City Sleeper, The President Hotel, The Tavistock Hotel, The Morton Hotel and The Holliday Inn, Bloomsbury. Following a major refurbishment, The Imperial Hotel will open as ILH flagship 4
* Deluxe Hotel in 2024.

We are currently recruiting a Maintenance Manager for our Holiday Inn Bloomsbury hotel (316-bedrooms)

You’ll 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 you’ll 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 we’d 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 you’ll 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

* 50% 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