Maintenance Manager

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Dakota Newcastle Full time

About Dakota Newcastle

Dakota Newcastle is a luxury hotel brand known for its stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills, and upscale cocktail Bars. We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Manager to join our preopening team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the property maintenance team with strong leadership and continual on-the-job training.
  • Coordinate and actively participate in preopening activities, ensuring all maintenance tasks and operational systems are fully functional ahead of the hotel opening.
  • Oversee and maintain all compliance, safety, and facilities paperwork, with a focus on health and safety standards.
  • Carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks in accordance with your skillset and participate in maintenance activities such as installing, maintaining, decorating, light plumbing, tiling, light joinery, PAT testing, grouting, and silicone work.
  • Lead the execution of both planned and reactive maintenance tasks, collaborating with the Housekeeping and Maintenance teams to ensure all guest rooms, public spaces, and facilities are pristine and fully operational.
  • Take ownership of project work, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and to the highest standards during both preopening and ongoing operations.
  • Keep maintenance and project schedules up to date, ensuring the building's infrastructure meets legislative requirements and brand standards.
  • Develop and manage the departmental rota, oversee holiday schedules, performance appraisals, and stock levels to ensure smooth operations.

About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time role offering a highly competitive salary and a quarterly sales-based target bonus. As a Maintenance Manager at Dakota Newcastle, you will have the opportunity to work with a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for its stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills, and upscale cocktail Bars.

Requirements

  • At least four years' experience in a maintenance-based role, with comprehensive knowledge of trades such as plumbing, plastering, or electrical work.
  • A minimum of two years' experience working in the hospitality industry, ideally in a 4 or 5-star hotel setting.
  • Supervisory or management experience (minimum two years), with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
  • A good understanding of health and safety regulations (relevant qualifications are advantageous, but training will be provided).
  • Experience in newbuild housing, hotels, or commercial property is strongly favoured, especially in the context of preopening preparation.
  • Attention to detail and high standards of work, particularly in finishing tasks.
  • Fully computer literate.
  • Proficient in carrying out general maintenance tasks with a broad understanding.
  • Have valid qualifications in your chosen trade in areas such as plumbing or electrics.
  • Physically able to carry out maintenance tasks and be standing for the entirety of your shift.
  • The ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as needed, with a full-time presence onsite during preopening and beyond.


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