Maintenance Supervisor in Manchester

We are seeking a skilled tradesperson with strong supervisory skills and a comprehensive understanding of health and safety for the role of Maintenance Supervisor.

Contract and Pay Rate

The role carries a permanent contract of 40 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7. Shifts are varied, typically from 08:00 to 18:00 but subject to flexibility.

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks in accordance with your skillset and participate in maintenance activities such as installing, maintaining, decorating, light plumbing, tiling, light joinery, PAT testing, grouting and silicone work.
• Support in the coordination of schedules to ensure the fabric of the building is both aesthetically well-maintained, as well as wholly compliant with all areas of legislation, completing necessary checks and records.
• Ensure that all tasks, requests, and project work is carried out to high finishing standards and in a timely manner, meeting agreed timescales on project work.
• Ensure that the planned maintenance schedules and project schedules are kept up to date.
• Work closely with all departments especially Housekeeping to maintain company standards within guest bedrooms and public areas.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance of the building and its grounds.

Applicant Requirements

• Have at least two years’ experience in a maintenance-based role, with a strong aptitude for carrying out a wide range of maintenance tasks.
• Previous experience in specific trades such as tiling, plastering or plumbing.
• Fully computer literate and confident using maintenance or compliance systems.
• Experience working within an accommodation-based commercial environment such as hotels, newbuild housing or rented accommodation is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with consistently high standards of workmanship and presentation.
• Able to work at pace while supporting and guiding others, with the ability to take initiative where required.
• Good understanding of health and safety protocols and supporting compliance within a maintenance environment.
• Confident in carrying out and supporting a broad range of general maintenance tasks, with a solid technical understanding.

What We Offer

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

Financial

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota.
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor.
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.
• Meals on duty and uniforming.

Wellbeing

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers.
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions.
• Family-friendly flexible working options.
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues.

Career Development

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment.
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System.
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan.
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships.

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.