Job Ref: 13742. Branch: Apex City of London Hotel. Location: Apex City of London Hotel, London. Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary plus excellent company benefits & perks.. Contract type: Permanent. Hours: Full Time. Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 8am to 16:30pm. Hours per week: 40. Posted date: 11/11/2026. Closing date: 23/12/2026.
Why Join Apex Hotels?
You'll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Lead Maintenance Engineer in London. From your very first day, you'll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it's what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction..
Role Overview
Reporting to our Cluster Maintenance Manager, as Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of Planned and Reactive maintenance services to the hotel's building fabric, FF&E, plant and systems. Acting as the line manager to a team of onsite Maintenance Technicians, you will take a proactive and hands on approach to maintenance that leads from the front and through example. Core to your role is the hotel's Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) that you will utilise to maintain accurate record keeping, process reactive repairs and schedule planned maintenance activities of both your direct team and external contractors..
Main Responsibilities
- Line management of on-site maintenance team including the driving of productivity and high maintenance standards through ongoing mentoring and development.
- Reporting regularly to the Hotel Managers (and or Hotel Operations Managers) on the status of maintenance delivery.
- Providing hands-on skills and knowledge necessary to maintain the hotel and embedded systems in fully compliant, optimal condition.
- Undertaking regular and proactive inspection of the building fabric, plant and systems ensuring high standards of maintenance are maintained.
- Delivery of Planned and Reactive maintenance services.
- Liaising closely with other hotel departments and wider management team to support continual improvement of property maintenance standards.
- Accurate record keeping and the maintaining of the CMMS data base up to date.
- Supervision of 3rd party contractors.
- Purchase ordering of maintenance spares and outsourced specialist services.
- Health & Safety management, including Statutory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Permits to Work and guarding of safe working practices.
- Developing knowledge of hotel plant and systems including their switching, control and optimisation.
- Actively seeking to improve the hotels Environmental performance through implementation of initiatives to reduce the consumption of utilities..
This role has supervisory duties of other team members.
You will work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes.
- 35 days holiday.
- Training and development from day one.
- Employee events and celebrations.
- Inhouse company interactive employee communication app.
- Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools.
- Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working..
- Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date..
- £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team..
Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive .......
- Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform 'Treat Yourself Here', unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family..
- Involvement in our employee recognition schemes.
- Long service recognition.
- Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two.
- 50% discount in our restaurants.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family.
- Spa treatments and product discounts.
- Life Assurance cover.
Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless.
Here, you'll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday..
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, candidates who were granted Skilled Worker status prior to 22 July 2025 who have had continuous permission may still qualify for sponsorship..
About the Apex City of London Hotel
The Apex City of London is tucked away on Seething Lane, a tranquil street next to the medieval St Olave's Church. Yet it's just moments from the Tower of London and Fenchurch Street Station making it unbelievably central for travel, culture and business..
The Hotel boasts some of the Cities best hotel room suites and the restaurant draws inspiration from seasonal ingredients and global flavours to create an appealing mix of traditional and forward-thinking dishes.
Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £49,500 yearly
Lead Maintenance Engineer in City of London employer: Apex Hotel
Apex Hotels is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in the heart of London. As a Learning & Development Trainer, you'll benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, a competitive salary, and a generous range of perks, including 30 days of holiday and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Join a team that values individuality and fosters meaningful connections, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
