Job Summary
Join our team at Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
We are looking for an experienced and proactive EngineeringManager to lead our Engineering and Maintenance department, ensuring our hotel,facilities and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
As a key member of the hotel's management team, you willoversee all aspects of property maintenance, including mechanical andelectrical systems, planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance,contractor management and the upkeep of our guest bedrooms, public areas andleisure facilities.
You will lead and develop the maintenance team, managedepartmental expenditure, coordinate property improvement projects and identifyopportunities to improve operational efficiency. Working closely with theGeneral Manager and wider leadership team, you will play an important role inmaintaining the hotel's facilities, protecting its assets and supporting anexcellent guest experience.
We are looking for a hands-on leader with strong technicalknowledge, excellent organisational skills and a practical approach toproblem-solving, who takes pride in maintaining high standards across theproperty.
What We Offer
- Discountedhotel stays, food and beverage across participating Marriott properties
- Learning,development and career progression opportunities
- Employeerecognition and wellbeing programmes
- Asupportive management team
- Acollaborative working environment
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Previousexperience in an Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or similarsenior maintenance position, ideally within hospitality or a comparablefacilities environment.
- Arelevant technical qualification or apprenticeship in electrical,mechanical, building services or a related discipline, or equivalentdemonstrable industry experience.
- Strongtechnical knowledge of building services, including HVAC, plumbing,electrical systems and mechanical equipment.
- Experiencemanaging planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and propertyimprovement projects.
- Goodunderstanding of UK statutory compliance requirements, including firesafety, water hygiene and Legionella control, and electrical safety.
- Provenability to lead a maintenance team, manage contractors and controldepartmental expenditure.
- Strongorganisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experiencewithin a full-service hotel with swimming pool and leisure facilities.
- Relevanttraining or qualifications in pool plant operations, Legionella awareness,IOSH or NEBOSH.
- Experiencewith building management systems, energy management and sustainabilityinitiatives.
- Experiencemanaging refurbishment projects and capital expenditure.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Operations and Property Maintenance
- Overseethe daily operation of the Engineering and Maintenance department,ensuring the property and its facilities are maintained to a highstandard.
- Managethe maintenance of building services, including electrical, mechanical,HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and water treatment systems.
- Developand monitor planned preventative maintenance programmes, ensuring timelycompletion of scheduled and reactive maintenance.
- Conductregular property inspections, identifying maintenance priorities andensuring guest bedrooms, public areas, grounds and leisure facilities meetrequired standards.
- Maintainaccurate maintenance records, equipment inventories and servicingschedules.
Health, Safety and Statutory Compliance
- Ensureengineering operations comply with relevant UK health and safetylegislation, statutory requirements and company policies.
- Overseethe maintenance and testing of fire and life safety systems, includingfire alarms, emergency lighting and firefighting equipment.
- Managewater hygiene and Legionella control arrangements, ensuring requiredmonitoring, testing and remedial actions are completed.
- Coordinatestatutory inspections, certifications and servicing, maintaining accurateand up-to-date compliance records.
- Ensuresafe working practices are followed, including appropriate riskassessments, method statements and contractor controls.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead,motivate and develop the Engineering and Maintenance team, maintaininghigh standards of performance and safety.
- Planand allocate workloads, ensuring effective departmental coverage andtimely completion of maintenance tasks.
- Identifytraining requirements and support the ongoing development and competencyof team members.
- Workcollaboratively with other departments to prioritise maintenancerequirements and minimise operational disruption.
Financial Management, Contractors and Projects
- Managedepartmental expenditure, maintenance supplies and equipment, ensuringeffective budgetary control.
- Monitorenergy and utility consumption, identifying opportunities to improveefficiency and support the hotel's sustainability objectives.
- Manageexternal contractors, service agreements and specialist maintenanceproviders, ensuring quality, safety and value for money.
- Coordinateproperty improvement projects, refurbishments and equipment replacementswithin agreed budgets and timescales.
- Supportlonger-term maintenance planning, asset protection and capital expenditurerecommendations.
Guest Experience and Property Standards
- Ensuremaintenance activities support a safe, comfortable and welcomingenvironment for guests and associates.
- Respondeffectively to maintenance-related guest concerns, ensuring timelyresolution and appropriate follow-up.
- Workclosely with the General Manager and wider leadership team to maintainproperty standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
What We're Looking For
- Aproactive, hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a practicalapproach to problem-solving.
- Excellentorganisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strongcommunication skills and a collaborative approach to working withcolleagues and contractors.
- Commercialawareness and a commitment to maintaining high standards while managingcosts effectively.
- Flexibilityto respond to operational demands and urgent maintenance requirements.
Compensation: Competitive salary
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Hotel Maintenance Manager in Swindon employer: Delta Hotels
Marriott is an exceptional employer that prioritises the holistic wellbeing of its associates while fostering a culture of respect and kindness. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including free meals on duty, a professional uniform, and extensive career development opportunities, employees are empowered to thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment. Join us at one of the world's leading hotel brands, where your growth and success are our top priorities.
