Maintenance Manager in London

Located in the heart of Mayfair, The Arts Club is one of London’s oldest private members’ clubs — a home to a community of members with a passion for the creative arts, literature, and business. From distinguished art exhibitions to fine dining, live music, and an exceptional programme of events for members, the Club remains at the heart of contemporary cultural life in London.

The Arts Club is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Shift Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the Club, ensuring all building systems, equipment, and services are maintained to the highest standards. This role requires broad technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying and addressing areas for improvement across the Club’s facilities — ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for members and staff alike.

• Ensure high operational standards are achieved in line with The Arts Club’s values and objectives.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair all building systems and equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing services.
• Diagnose faults, interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, and carry out timely corrective actions.
• Support the Chief Engineer and wider team in managing maintenance operations and maintaining sufficient stock levels of materials and spare parts.
• Perform general building maintenance tasks as required, including painting, basic carpentry, and minor repairs to ensure overall upkeep of the Club.
• Monitor and optimise energy usage, ensuring the efficient operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting systems.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, and Club policies at all times.
• Assist in updating departmental risk assessments in response to changes in procedures, regulations, or equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and testing of machinery, plant, and systems to identify faults, ensure reliability, and prevent downtime.

• City & Guilds 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Level 2 and Level 3) or an equivalent recognised qualification. (Desirable)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a luxury hospitality or high-end private members’ club environment.

In return we offer fantastic rewards and benefits (T&C’s apply):

• Private medical benefits via Medicash
• Discount in over 800 retail outlets via Reward Gateway
• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• Discounts with Lanserhof at The Arts Club (Private Wellness Club and Clinic)
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Life assurance
• Long Service Awards
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Uniform laundry service
• Opportunities for promotion and continual progression
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Employee assistance programme
• Birthday Day Off

Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. However applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

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