Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager luxury hotel

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our team at our luxury hotel. This full-time role is ideal for a proactive and hands on individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining the highest standards.

As part of the management team, you will play a key role in ensuring the hotel's facilities, equipment, and grounds are consistently maintained to an exceptional level, supporting both operational excellence and an outstanding guest experience.

Location: Cong, Co. Mayo

Employment type: Full Time

Working pattern: 5 Days over 7 Days (including weekends and some Public Holidays)

What's in it for you?

• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability)
• Free meals on duty
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire
• Recommend friend and family bonus scheme
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Hotel based recognition incentives
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Key Responsibilities as an Maintenance Manager:

• To assist the Estate Maintenance Manager in maintaining all areas of the hotel to the highest possible standards
• Lead and manage the hotel's maintenance function, ensuring a proactive, efficient, and compliant maintenance system is in place
• Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and targets achieved
• Negotiate and manage service contracts with suppliers and contractors, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation
• Manage waste control systems in line with environmental legislation and best practice
• Take a hands on approach to maintenance duties, supporting the team as required
• Implement and maintain effective reporting systems, including call out logs and staff tracking processes
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures across all maintenance operations
• Coordinate purchasing and inventory for maintenance supplies, ensuring adherence to company procedures
• Conduct routine checks on fire safety equipment (monthly) and emergency lighting systems (quarterly), taking corrective action where required
• Liaise with senior management and Accommodation on refurbishment, upgrades, and preventative maintenance programmes
• Plan and prioritise daily, weekly, and long term maintenance tasks to ensure minimal disruption to operations
• Contribute to the strategic improvement of the hotel's physical assets, including buildings, plant, machinery, and grounds

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a maintenance or facilities role, ideally within a luxury hospitality environment
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise (electrical/mechanical background preferred) and a flexible, hands on approach to all aspects of hotel maintenance
• Be available for call outs and adaptable to the operational needs of a luxury hotel environment
• A relevant trade qualification or certification (desirable)
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational and leadership abilities
• A team player with strong communication skills and a customer focused approach

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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