Job Description

Maintenance Manager - Apollo Hotel Birmingham

Full-time, on-site _

Hands-on leadership role in an independent hotel

_

Are you a practical, hands-on person who enjoys taking ownership, leading by example and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes?

At

Apollo Hotel Birmingham

(126 bedrooms, conference & banqueting, minutes from the city centre), we're looking for a

Maintenance Manager

to take overall responsibility for the hotel's maintenance function and join our small, friendly, owner-managed team.

Because we're an independently owned, single-site hotel, this is a genuinely all-round role - you'll be both

organising

the maintenance operation and

rolling up your sleeves

to get things done. You will be the "go-to" person for keeping the building safe, smart and fully operational for our guests and team.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the General Manager and Heads of Department, you will:

Take overall responsibility for the

day-to-day maintenance of the hotel

, including bedrooms, public areas, back-of-house and the hotel grounds.

Plan, prioritise and allocate maintenance tasks

from the hotel's maintenance log, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and to a high standard. Carry out

hands-on repairs and maintenance

, including basic plumbing, electrical, joinery, decorating and general repairs. Oversee and support simple

CCTV, telephony and basic IT-related issues

(e.g. checking connections, replacing simple components). Implement and maintain a

preventative maintenance schedule

for key areas, plant rooms, equipment and building systems.

Liaise with and coordinate specialist contractors

(electrical, plumbing, lifts, fire safety, etc.), ensuring work is completed safely, on time and in line with hotel standards. Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with

Health & Safety, Fire Safety and COSHH

requirements and that appropriate records are kept. Monitor and manage

maintenance stock, tools and equipment

, keeping the workshop and stores tidy, organised and secure. Provide clear, timely

communication with other departments

(Reception, Housekeeping, F&B, etc.) so they are aware of any works affecting guests or operations. Where applicable,

guide and support any maintenance assistants or occasional helpers

, setting standards and leading by example.
No two days will be the same - you'll balance planning and oversight with practical, hands-on work to keep the hotel running smoothly.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a reliable, organised and practical all-rounder who takes pride in their work and enjoys leading a small maintenance function.

You will ideally have:

At least 5 years' experience

in a maintenance / facilities / engineering role, with some experience taking the lead or managing maintenance for a building or site (hotel or similar environment preferred).

Strong basic skills

across key trades - e.g. plumbing, electrics, joinery, decorating and general building repairs. A solid understanding of

safe working practices

, with good awareness of Health & Safety, Fire Safety and COSHH(formal training or certificates an advantage). Experience

organising and prioritising workloads

, planning preventative maintenance and managing multiple tasks at once. Confidence to

diagnose issues

, decide when you can fix something in-house and when to engage a specialist contractor.

Good communication and people skills

- able to work well with colleagues at all levels and deal politely with guests when needed. A positive, calm and

hands-on leadership style

- happy to set standards, lead by example and do whatever is needed to keep the hotel in good working order.

What we offer

A

full-time, permanent role

in a well-established, busy 3-star hotel. A

competitive salary (c. 28,000 per annum)

paid monthly.

Company pension

.

Staff discounts

on hotel services (details discussed at interview). The opportunity to

take ownership of the maintenance function

in an independently owned hotel where your ideas and improvements are noticed. Regular interaction with

experienced external professionals

across different trades, allowing your technical and organisational skills to develop naturally over time. A supportive, close-knit team where you're known by name, not a number, and where the impact of your work is visible every day.

Important information

You must be able to

prove your eligibility to live and work in the UK

.

Good references are essential.

All information you provide will be treated with the

utmost confidentiality

.
If this sounds like the right next step for you and you'd like to lead the maintenance function in a friendly, independently owned hotel where your skills really matter,

we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply via Indeed with your

CV and a brief note

about your relevant experience and leadership responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Birmingham B16 9RA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you currently a resident of Birmingham?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Hotel: 1 year (preferred) Maintenance: 5 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Skills Certificates (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person