Maintenance Manager ***luxury hotel***

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our team at our luxury hotel. This full-time role is ideal for a proactive and hands-on individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining the highest standards.

As part of the management team, you will play a key role in ensuring the hotel’s facilities, equipment, and grounds are consistently maintained to an exceptional level, supporting both operational excellence and an outstanding guest experience.

Location: Cong, Co. Mayo

Employment type: Full Time

Working pattern: 5 Days over 7 Days (including weekends and some Public Holidays)

What's in it for you?

Professional, award winning training and development opportunities
Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection
Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events
Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability)
Free meals on duty
Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire
Recommend friend and family bonus scheme
Two paid volunteering days each year
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
Hotel based recognition incentives
Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Key Responsibilities as an Maintenance Manager:

To assist the Estate Maintenance Manager in maintaining all areas of the hotel to the highest possible standards
Lead and manage the hotel’s maintenance function, ensuring a proactive, efficient, and compliant maintenance system is in place
Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and targets achieved
Negotiate and manage service contracts with suppliers and contractors, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation
Manage waste control systems in line with environmental legislation and best practice
Take a hands-on approach to maintenance duties, supporting the team as required
Implement and maintain effective reporting systems, including call-out logs and staff tracking processes
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures across all maintenance operations
Coordinate purchasing and inventory for maintenance supplies, ensuring adherence to company procedures
Conduct routine checks on fire safety equipment (monthly) and emergency lighting systems (quarterly), taking corrective action where required
Liaise with senior management and Accommodation on refurbishment, upgrades, and preventative maintenance programmes
Plan and prioritise daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance tasks to ensure minimal disruption to operations
Contribute to the strategic improvement of the hotel’s physical assets, including buildings, plant, machinery, and grounds

What are we looking for?

Proven experience in a maintenance or facilities role, ideally within a luxury hospitality environment
Demonstrate strong technical expertise (electrical/mechanical background preferred) and a flexible, hands-on approach to all aspects of hotel maintenance
Be available for call-outs and adaptable to the operational needs of a luxury hotel environment
A relevant trade qualification or certification (desirable)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Good organisational and leadership abilities
A team player with strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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