Maintenance Manager
Buckingham
£32,000 per annum + tips
Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Multi-site hotel & events venue environment
Overview
A well‑established, character‑led 18th‑century hotel in the heart of a historic market town is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join its team. The property features 49 bedrooms alongside a busy events and function operation, including serviced offices and meeting spaces. Following a significant refurbishment to front‑of‑house areas, the business is focused on maintaining high presentation standards and full compliance across all areas.
The Role
This Maintenance Manager position is a hands‑on, operational role responsible for overseeing the upkeep, safety, and compliance of multiple buildings within the venue. You will take ownership of both planned preventative maintenance and reactive works, ensuring the property remains safe, compliant, and guest‑ready at all times. While the role is primarily Monday to Friday, occasional call‑outs may be required (rare).
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly compliance checks, particularly around fire safety systems.
- Carry out Health & Safety checks including water flushing, first aid equipment, and general compliance tasks.
- Manage and execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Respond to reactive maintenance issues across guest and operational areas.
- Maintain accurate records, including Fire, Food Safety, and Health & Safety documentation.
- Review and update risk assessments regularly.
- Manage external contractors, including scheduling, cost control, and quality checks.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers for materials and services.
- Monitor and control maintenance budgets and expenses.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas to a high standard.
- Ensure all areas of the property remain presentable, including painting, repairs, and general upkeep.
- Support the delivery of events by ensuring all spaces are fully operational and well‑maintained.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors.
- Assist senior management with ongoing and new property improvement projects.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar role (minimum 1 year required).
- Strong all‑round maintenance skills including a mix of:
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Basic electrics
- General building maintenance
- Experience working within hospitality or multi‑site environments preferred.
- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work within budgets and control costs effectively.
- Proactive and solution‑focused approach to problem‑solving.
- Comfortable managing contractors and external suppliers.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance standards.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discounts
- Free on‑site parking
- Referral programme
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