Maintenance Manager in Edinburgh

What We Offer

• 40 hours per week
• Exclusive employee discounted rates at both Marriott and Vertiq hotels
• Continuous paid training and a range of opportunities for development
• Free healthcare plan, paid for by Vertiq (with options to upgrade)
• Wholesale price discounts on jewellery from Macintyres Edinburgh

Your Core Purpose

• To direct the activities of the Engineering Department to ensure the achievement of established quality and guest service standards.
• Perform preventive/regular maintenance and repairs to all areas of the hotel.
• Maintain a clean and organised maintenance area for the security of hotel inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Adopt a pro‑active approach by carrying out a regular walk‑round of the hotel and grounds to ensure potential problems are dealt with promptly.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans; monitor budget/control expenses with a focus on energy management, preventive maintenance and capital planning.
• Lead hotel renovations and other projects, negotiate contracts and ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
• Have thorough knowledge of all plants and equipment in the hotel and maintain these in efficient working order by following routine maintenance procedures.
• Be responsible for the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule, ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with the schedule.
• Carry out weekly fire alarm checks within the hotel and act in line with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimising waste and supporting “green” initiatives.
• May be responsible for hotel security to minimise risk of theft, crime and other hazards.
• Have knowledge of and manage hotel security, emergency procedures, FLS and crisis management.
• Host monthly FLS and Crisis Management meetings and distribute the meeting minutes.
• Liaise with contractors on site to ensure that Permits to Work are completed in compliance with Company Health & Safety Procedures; act as Clerk of Works to regulate work carried out by contractors.
• Carry out work on ad hoc projects using your skills and knowledge to ensure the most efficient and effective outcome for the hotel.
• Respond to call‑outs in line with rota and department standard practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned; may also serve as a manager on duty.

What You Should Bring

• Hands‑on experience in managing all key functions required of a Maintenance Manager, with a comprehensive understanding of finance, safety, health and hygiene.
• Ability to foster collaboration with all stakeholders and experience negotiating with contractors, suppliers and other partners.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate results clearly through monthly performance reports and other relevant sources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining presence and communicating effectively at all levels within the hotel, Marriott Hotels, Vertiq and other key stakeholders.
• Strong leadership with empathy, motivating and mentoring others to deliver the agreed operational strategy and desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
• Self‑starter with excellent attention to detail and ability to establish processes that lead to the implementation of agreed operations strategy, systems, procedures or outcomes.
• Comfortable with accountability and willing to make considered business decisions in an analytical and strategic manner.

Legal Statement

All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of two satisfactory references being obtained from the referees provided to us on your application and proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.