Maintenance Engineer - The Medlock in Manchester

An exceptional opportunity for a hands-on, detail-focused Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in keeping a landmark new hotel running seamlessly, at the heart of Manchester’s Etihad Campus, home to Manchester City Football Club. This brand-new 401-key hotel is set to be a game-changer in hospitality, seamlessly integrating with one of the most prestigious entertainment and sporting destinations globally.

The next evolution of the Etihad Campus will see it become a thriving sports and entertainment district, featuring state-of-the-art training facilities, a world-class 60,000 seater stadium, and vibrant leisure spaces including the Co-op Live arena. It will become a world-class hub for elite sport, music, and entertainment, attracting visitors from around the world.

The new hotel will sit at the heart of a vibrant and evolving Etihad Campus — an exceptional place for guests, teams, partners and fans to rest, reset and immerse themselves in everything the campus has to offer. We're opening our doors soon and we're building a team that's as warm, grounded and full of personality as the city we call home.

What you’ll be doing:

At the Medlock, maintenance is more than fixing what’s broken – it’s about creating an environment that feels safe, reliable and effortlessly well-cared for. You’ll take pride in the details others don’t see, ensuring every space works exactly as it should, so every guest experience feels smooth, comfortable and uninterrupted. You’ll take ownership of all aspects of maintenance—from day-to-day reactive tasks to planned preventative work—ensuring every system, space and detail works exactly as it should.

Whether it’s a guest room, a public area or the wider surroundings, you’ll help maintain an environment that feels reliable, well-cared for and true to our standards. Working alongside trusted contractors and your wider team, you’ll approach compliance, safety and presentation with care and consistency, always doing things the right way. No two days will look the same. You’ll balance hands-on tasks with forward planning and routine checks, bringing a proactive mindset and a strong sense of responsibility to everything you do.

Our hotel never stops, and neither does the support behind it. We operate 365 days a year, with shift patterns designed to reflect the rhythm of the business—offering flexibility where possible. Specific hours and working patterns can be discussed at interview.

About you:

• Has proven hotel maintenance experience, ideally within an upscale or lifestyle environment
• Brings a meticulous, proactive and solutions-focused approach to every task
• Understands compliance, safety standards and the importance of robust building systems
• Is confident leading a team and building strong relationships across all departments
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-profile environments where teamwork and communication are essential
• Has experience in hotel pre-opening — or is energised by the challenge and ready to learn

Benefits:

• Join the pre-opening team for a high-profile launch within one of Manchester’s most exciting developments
• Be part of a dynamic, fun and engaging team focused on delivering exceptional experiences from day one
• Work closely with City Football Group, Valor Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group — benefitting from strong support while retaining local ownership and autonomy within the wider hotel team
• Competitive rates of pay
• Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 B&B
• Discounted stays for friends and family
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars
• Free meals while on duty
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250
• Calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay-day treats, not forgetting our annual Healthy Habits campaign
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice, 24/7
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month

Our anticipated start date for this role is 6th July 2026. Valor Hospitality promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.