Maintenance Manager

Dorsett Hospitality International proudly announces the recent soft opening of Dorsett Canary Wharf, located in the heart of Canary Wharf, London. This vibrant district forms an integral part of London's world-class hub for financial, media, and business services. We are now seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our growing team at Dorsett Canary Wharf.

The Role

As the Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Maintenance Department of our new hotel, overseeing a team of 4, and ensuring all building services, systems, and assets are maintained to the highest standards.

Work Hour and Schedule

• 8-hour shift, 40 hours per week
• Work on a scheduled shift rota, including availability on weekends and public holidays

Brief Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department, ensuring all maintenance activities are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Ensure full legal compliance in all areas of Health & Safety and maintain all statutory records and documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Lead, train, and motivate a skilled maintenance team, creating a positive and performance-driven working environment.
• Maintain planned and reactive maintenance schedules, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and compliance of all hotel equipment and infrastructure.
• Support the development and execution of hotel sustainability and energy-saving initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance leadership role, ideally within hospitality or a multi-site operation.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety, legal compliance, and maintenance record-keeping.
• Highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• An enthusiastic leader who is passionate about developing their team.
• The ability to work under pressure, multitask, and lead by example in a fast-paced environment.
• NEBOSH qualification preferred but not essential.

As a member of our hotel, you will enjoy:

• 28 Days Holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Meals on Duty
• Free Uniform Dry Cleaning
• Associate discounted rates with our hotels worldwide
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Auto Enrolment Pension
• Free Eye test for VDU users
• Social Events
• Join our passionate ESG committee to promote sustainability
• "Refer a friend" Bonus - £150.00

A bit about us

Dorsett Canary Wharf will have 231 guestrooms. The hotel will accommodate front-of-house facilities including a café on Alpha Square, a restaurant, a gym and conference facility at the lower levels and a sky bar/terrace on level 25.

The hotel is within a 5–15 minute walk of Canary Wharf Underground Station, DLR stations, and the Elizabeth Line station. The hotel will also be well connected to the local bus network and is within walking distance of riverboat services operating from Canary Wharf Pier to Central London.

Dorsett is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Note about Job Application

Thank you for taking the time to apply for an opportunity with Dorsett Hospitality International. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the future.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £47,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you require a work sponsorship to work in the UK?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person