Maintenance Manager in Edinburgh

At Vertiq Hospitality Partners (formerly known as Cycas Hospitality), we look for people who are dynamic, confident and ambitious; people who excel in their role and help our guests succeed too. Our focus is to put PEOPLE at the heart of everything we do. We believe in hiring the smile and training and developing talent to create genuine and caring teams who come to work to have fun.

Four Points by Sheraton is a multinational hotel brand, operated by Marriott International, that targets business travellers and small conventions. Our goal is to deliver a great hospitality experience worth coming back for again and again, by providing the comfort and quality that travellers expect from us, while going that extra mile to make the guest experience memorable and meaningful.

If you have an inner drive to love what you do – and do it well – and you strive to provide the best hotel experience so your guests can pursue their personal & professional passion, then please read on as you’re somebody we want within our team.

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 WILL BE:

• 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.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean/organized 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 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 standards operating procedures.
• Maintain/order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimising waste and maintaining '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 the 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 hotels.
• 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 the key functions required of a Maintenance Manager, also a comprehensive understanding of functions such as finance, safety, health and hygiene.
• Be able to foster collaboration with all stakeholders and has experience to deal and negotiate with contractors, suppliers and other partners.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate the 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 and Cycas and other key stakeholders.
• Must be a strong leader who has empathy and an ability to motivate and mentor others to deliver the agreed operational strategy and desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
• Be a self‑starter with excellent attention to detail and have the ability to establish a process for activities that lead to the implementation of the agreed operations strategy, systems, procedures or outcomes.
• Comfortable with accountability and makes considered business decisions willingly and in an analytical and strategic manner.

Over the past 17 years, we’ve created an innovative hotel management company at Vertiq Hospitality Partners. This is your opportunity to shine and be a part of something great. If you believe you have what it takes to be a part of our team, then we want to hear from you!

Please apply in writing by email attaching your CV along with your current salary and notice period. All offers of employment is 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.